US Bridges

County Rt 19/26 over Cedar Creek

Fair

Braxton County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI N of CO 5/8 Sls · Structure no. 00000000004A162

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
99 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Rt 19/26 over Cedar Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Rt 19/26 over Cedar Creek in Braxton County, West Virginia. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 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.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2038. The structure is 99 ft (30.1 m) long and 24 ft wide.

CarriesCounty Rt 19/26
CrossesCedar Creek
Location0.01 MI N of CO 5/8 Sls
RouteCounty Highway 1926
Coordinates38.77401, -80.74749
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length99 ft (30.1 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2018)
Projected traffic158 by 2038
Trucks10%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Rt 19/26 over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Rt 19/26 over Cedar 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does County Rt 19/26 over Cedar Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Rt 19/26 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.1 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Rt 19/26 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.