US Bridges

West Virginia 180 over Point Pleasant Creek

Good

Tyler County, West Virginia · 0.25 Mi. South JCT CR1 · Structure no. 00000000048A041

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
87 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Virginia 180 over Point Pleasant Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Virginia 180 over Point Pleasant Creek in Tyler County, West Virginia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the West Virginia average of 44.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,670 by 2043. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesWest Virginia 180
CrossesPoint Pleasant Creek
Location0.25 Mi. South JCT CR1
RouteState Highway 180
Coordinates39.57463, -80.89313
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,200 (2023)
Projected traffic5,670 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$97,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Virginia 180 over Point Pleasant Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Virginia 180 over Point Pleasant Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does West Virginia 180 over Point Pleasant Creek carry?

About 4,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is West Virginia 180 over Point Pleasant Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns West Virginia 180 over Point Pleasant Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.