West Virginia 18 over Point Pleasant Creek
GoodTyler County, West Virginia · 0.03 Mi. South JCT CR 24 · Structure no. 00000000048A101
- Built
- 2014
- 11 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 169 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,900
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
West Virginia 18 over Point Pleasant Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Virginia 18 over Point Pleasant Creek in Tyler County, West Virginia. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,538 by 2042. The structure is 169 ft (51.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 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 Point Pleasant Creek built?
It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.
What condition is West Virginia 18 over Point Pleasant 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 Point Pleasant Creek carry?
About 2,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is West Virginia 18 over Point Pleasant Creek?
The structure is 169 ft (51.4 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns West Virginia 18 over Point Pleasant Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.