US Bridges

Wv 618 over Worthington Creek

Good

Wood County, West Virginia · 0.04 Mi. West of US 50 · Structure no. 00000000054A150

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 618 over Worthington Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Wv 618 over Worthington Creek in Wood County, West Virginia. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 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 11,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,655 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long.

CarriesWv 618
CrossesWorthington Creek
Location0.04 Mi. West of US 50
RouteState Highway 618
Coordinates39.26677, -81.51233
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,100 (2022)
Projected traffic11,655 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 618 over Worthington Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 618 over Worthington 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Wv 618 over Worthington Creek carry?

About 11,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Wv 618 over Worthington Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m).

Who owns Wv 618 over Worthington Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.