US Bridges

West Virginia 18 over Pine Run

Fair

Tyler County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mi. North JCT C18/11 · Structure no. 00000000048A100

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Virginia 18 over Pine Run is a concrete continuous culvert carrying West Virginia 18 over Pine Run in Tyler County, West Virginia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,295 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long.

Location

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CarriesWest Virginia 18
CrossesPine Run
Location0.01 Mi. North JCT C18/11
RouteState Highway 18
CountyTyler County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.53968, -80.96626
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2022)
Projected traffic2,295 by 2042
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$199,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Virginia 18 over Pine Run built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Virginia 18 over Pine Run 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 March 2024.

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

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is West Virginia 18 over Pine Run?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns West Virginia 18 over Pine Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.