US Bridges

County Route 19/26 over Perkins Fork of Cedar CR

Fair

Braxton County, West Virginia · 0.05 MI S of CO 5/6 · Structure no. 00000000004A166

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
99 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 19/26 over Perkins Fork of Cedar CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 19/26 over Perkins Fork of Cedar CR 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 430 by 2038. The structure is 99 ft (30.1 m) long and 24 ft wide.

CarriesCounty Route 19/26
CrossesPerkins Fork of Cedar CR
Location0.05 MI S of CO 5/6
RouteCounty Highway 1926
Coordinates38.76795, -80.74153
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating59 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 (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2018)
Projected traffic430 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 Route 19/26 over Perkins Fork of Cedar CR built?

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

What condition is County Route 19/26 over Perkins Fork of Cedar CR 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 19/26 over Perkins Fork of Cedar CR carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Route 19/26 over Perkins Fork of Cedar CR?

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 Route 19/26 over Perkins Fork of Cedar CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.