US Bridges

County Route 18/3 over Pursley Creek

Fair

Tyler County, West Virginia · 0.02 MI West JCT Wv 18 · Structure no. 00000000048A068

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 18/3 over Pursley Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 18/3 over Pursley Creek in Tyler County, West Virginia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 61 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 14 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 18/3
CrossesPursley Creek
Location0.02 MI West JCT Wv 18
RouteCounty Highway 183
CountyTyler County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.53294, -80.92946
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic61 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$212,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 18/3 over Pursley Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 18/3 over Pursley Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 18/3 over Pursley Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is County Route 18/3 over Pursley Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 18/3 over Pursley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.