County Route 26 over Mill Creek
PoorPosted for loadBarbour County, West Virginia · 0.17 MI W of CO 26/2 · Structure no. 00000000001A038
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 26 over Mill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 26 over Mill Creek in Barbour County, West Virginia. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 168 by 2038. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 19 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Route 26 over Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Route 26 over Mill 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does County Route 26 over Mill Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is County Route 26 over Mill Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 26 over Mill Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.