US Bridges

County Route 26/1 over West Fork of Pond Fork

FairPosted for load

Boone County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI East of CR 26 · Structure no. 00000000003A070

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 26/1 over West Fork of Pond Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 26/1 over West Fork of Pond Fork in Boone County, West Virginia. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 5 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 13 by 2042. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 26/1
CrossesWest Fork of Pond Fork
Location0.01 MI East of CR 26
RouteCounty Highway 261
CountyBoone County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.93802, -81.63118
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating20.9 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2022)
Projected traffic13 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 26/1 over West Fork of Pond Fork built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 26/1 over West Fork of Pond Fork 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 26/1 over West Fork of Pond Fork carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Route 26/1 over West Fork of Pond Fork?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 26/1 over West Fork of Pond Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.