West Virginia 18 over Pursley Creek
GoodTyler County, West Virginia · 0.03 Mi. North Jct. CR 11 · Structure no. 00000000048A074
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 86 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,800
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
West Virginia 18 over Pursley Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Virginia 18 over Pursley Creek in Tyler County, West Virginia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,130 by 2042. The structure is 86 ft (26.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was West Virginia 18 over Pursley Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is West Virginia 18 over Pursley 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does West Virginia 18 over Pursley Creek carry?
About 3,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is West Virginia 18 over Pursley Creek?
The structure is 86 ft (26.3 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns West Virginia 18 over Pursley Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.