US Bridges

County Route 18 over Worthington Creek

Fair

Wood County, West Virginia · 0.28 M East of CR 3/11 · Structure no. 00000000054A051

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 18 over Worthington Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying County Route 18 over Worthington Creek in Wood County, West Virginia. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 447 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 24 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 18
CrossesWorthington Creek
Location0.28 M East of CR 3/11
RouteCounty Highway 18
CountyWood County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.29398, -81.45285
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2022)
Projected traffic447 by 2042
Trucks10%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$450,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 18 over Worthington Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 18 over Worthington 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 18 over Worthington Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Route 18 over Worthington Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 18 over Worthington Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.