US Bridges

County Route 18/3 over Little Sugar Creek

Fair

Webster County, West Virginia · 1.28 MI E of CO 18/2 · Structure no. 00000000051A032

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 18/3 over Little Sugar Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 18/3 over Little Sugar Creek in Webster County, West Virginia. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 5 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2038. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 12 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 18/3
CrossesLittle Sugar Creek
Location1.28 MI E of CO 18/2
RouteCounty Highway 1803
CountyWebster County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.57002, -80.30588
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2018)
Projected traffic20 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$45,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 18/3 over Little Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 18/3 over Little Sugar 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 18/3 over Little Sugar Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Route 18/3 over Little Sugar Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 18/3 over Little Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.