US Bridges

West Virginia 18 over Point Pleasant Creek

Fair

Tyler County, West Virginia · 0.28 Mi. South of CR18/20 · Structure no. 00000000048A087

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
183 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Virginia 18 over Point Pleasant Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying West Virginia 18 over Point Pleasant Creek in Tyler County, West Virginia. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 6 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,050 by 2040. The structure is 183 ft (55.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 75.2 mi (121 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Virginia 18
CrossesPoint Pleasant Creek
Location0.28 Mi. South of CR18/20
RouteState Highway 18
CountyTyler County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.51528, -80.89491
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length183 ft (55.9 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2020)
Projected traffic4,050 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed75.2 mi (121 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Virginia 18 over Point Pleasant Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Virginia 18 over Point Pleasant 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does West Virginia 18 over Point Pleasant Creek carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is West Virginia 18 over Point Pleasant Creek?

The structure is 183 ft (55.9 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns West Virginia 18 over Point Pleasant Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.