US Bridges

West Virginia 18 over Wheeler Run

Good

Tyler County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mi. South JCT CR46 · Structure no. 00000000048A094

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,200
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Virginia 18 over Wheeler Run is a concrete culvert carrying West Virginia 18 over Wheeler Run in Tyler County, West Virginia. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,040 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long.

CarriesWest Virginia 18
CrossesWheeler Run
Location0.01 Mi. South JCT CR46
RouteState Highway 18
Coordinates39.42982, -80.83902
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2020)
Projected traffic2,040 by 2040
Trucks9%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Virginia 18 over Wheeler Run built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Virginia 18 over Wheeler 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does West Virginia 18 over Wheeler Run carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is West Virginia 18 over Wheeler Run?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m).

Who owns West Virginia 18 over Wheeler Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.