CO 18 over Pinnacle Creek
PoorWyoming County, West Virginia · 4.09 Mi. W. of CR 18/1 · Structure no. 00000000055A076
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO 18 over Pinnacle Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO 18 over Pinnacle Creek in Wyoming County, West Virginia. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 89 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 42 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 18 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO 18 over Pinnacle Creek built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is CO 18 over Pinnacle Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does CO 18 over Pinnacle Creek carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is CO 18 over Pinnacle Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns CO 18 over Pinnacle Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.