County Route 26/3 over Left Fork of Holly River
PoorPosted for loadBraxton County, West Virginia · 0.02 MI E of CO 26 · Structure no. 00000000004A086
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 1960
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 153 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 26/3 over Left Fork of Holly River is a steel truss - thru carrying County Route 26/3 over Left Fork of Holly River in Braxton County, West Virginia. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 105 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11 by 2038. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 14 ft wide.
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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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 26/3 over Left Fork of Holly River built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.
What condition is County Route 26/3 over Left Fork of Holly River 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does County Route 26/3 over Left Fork of Holly River carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2018 count).
How long is County Route 26/3 over Left Fork of Holly River?
The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 149 ft (45.4 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 26/3 over Left Fork of Holly River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.