US Bridges

County Route 180/1 over Point Pleasants Creek

Fair

Tyler County, West Virginia · 0.02 Mi. East JCT WV180 · Structure no. 00000000048A073

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 180/1 over Point Pleasants Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying County Route 180/1 over Point Pleasants Creek in Tyler County, West Virginia. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 years old, older 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12 by 2040. The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long and 18 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 180/1
CrossesPoint Pleasants Creek
Location0.02 Mi. East JCT WV180
RouteCounty Highway 1801
CountyTyler County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.56119, -80.88074
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.5 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2020)
Projected traffic12 by 2040
Trucks0%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 180/1 over Point Pleasants Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 180/1 over Point Pleasants 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 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 180/1 over Point Pleasants Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is County Route 180/1 over Point Pleasants Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 180/1 over Point Pleasants Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.