US Bridges

County Rt 18/9 over Laurel Fork

Good

Wood County, West Virginia · 0.03 Mi. N. of CR 18 · Structure no. 00000000054A052

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Rt 18/9 over Laurel Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Rt 18/9 over Laurel Fork in Wood County, West Virginia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 149 by 2039. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 15 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Rt 18/9
CrossesLaurel Fork
Location0.03 Mi. N. of CR 18
RouteCounty Highway 189
CountyWood County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.27573, -81.40364
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2019)
Projected traffic149 by 2039
Trucks0%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Rt 18/9 over Laurel Fork built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Rt 18/9 over Laurel Fork 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 2023.

How much traffic does County Rt 18/9 over Laurel Fork carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is County Rt 18/9 over Laurel Fork?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns County Rt 18/9 over Laurel Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.