US Bridges

County RTE 26 over Teter Creek

FairPosted for load

Barbour County, West Virginia · 0.23 Mi. E of CO.26/4 · Structure no. 00000000001A040

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RTE 26 over Teter Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RTE 26 over Teter Creek in Barbour County, West Virginia. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 85 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 22 by 2038. The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long and 19 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty RTE 26
CrossesTeter Creek
Location0.23 Mi. E of CO.26/4
RouteCounty Highway 2600
CountyBarbour County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.1554, -79.88505
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.7 m)
Longest span46 ft (13.9 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2018)
Projected traffic22 by 2038
Trucks0%
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$550,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RTE 26 over Teter Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is County RTE 26 over Teter 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does County RTE 26 over Teter Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is County RTE 26 over Teter Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (13.9 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns County RTE 26 over Teter Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.