US Bridges

County Route 26 over West Fk of Ltl Coal Rv

Poor

Boone County, West Virginia · 3.26 Mi. S. of Cr. 26/1 · Structure no. 00000000003A069

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel Continuous
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 26 over West Fk of Ltl Coal Rv is a steel continuous culvert carrying County Route 26 over West Fk of Ltl Coal Rv in Boone County, West Virginia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 3 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 119 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long and 20 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 26
CrossesWest Fk of Ltl Coal Rv
Location3.26 Mi. S. of Cr. 26/1
RouteCounty Highway 26
CountyBoone County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.90301, -81.59974
Functional classRural Local

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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2022)
Projected traffic119 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$400,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 26 over West Fk of Ltl Coal Rv built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 26 over West Fk of Ltl Coal Rv 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 26 over West Fk of Ltl Coal Rv carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Route 26 over West Fk of Ltl Coal Rv?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 26 over West Fk of Ltl Coal Rv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.