US Bridges

County Route 18/2 over Buck Run

Good

Tyler County, West Virginia · 0.11 Mi. South JCT CR 1 · Structure no. 00000000048A078

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 18/2 over Buck Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 18/2 over Buck Run in Tyler County, West Virginia. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12 by 2043. The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long and 18 ft wide.

CarriesCounty Route 18/2
CrossesBuck Run
Location0.11 Mi. South JCT CR 1
RouteCounty Highway 182
Coordinates39.56946, -80.90354
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length56 ft (17 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2023)
Projected traffic12 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$40,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 18/2 over Buck Run built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 18/2 over Buck Run 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 18/2 over Buck Run carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is County Route 18/2 over Buck Run?

The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 18/2 over Buck Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.