US Bridges

County Route 26 over Whites Branch of Pond F

PoorPosted for load

Boone County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI N of CR 5 · Structure no. 00000000003A065

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 26 over Whites Branch of Pond F is a concrete slab carrying County Route 26 over Whites Branch of Pond F in Boone County, West Virginia. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,320 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 22 ft wide.

CarriesCounty Route 26
CrossesWhites Branch of Pond F
Location0.01 MI N of CR 5
RouteCounty Highway 26
Coordinates37.97671, -81.69989
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2022)
Projected traffic1,320 by 2042
Trucks8%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$500,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 26 over Whites Branch of Pond F built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 26 over Whites Branch of Pond F 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 26 over Whites Branch of Pond F carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Route 26 over Whites Branch of Pond F?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 26 over Whites Branch of Pond F?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.