US Bridges

County Route 26/1 over Camp Run

Fair

Brooke County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mi. East JCT CR26 · Structure no. 00000000005A029

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 26/1 over Camp Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 26/1 over Camp Run in Brooke County, West Virginia. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 83 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.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 18 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 26/1
CrossesCamp Run
Location0.01 Mi. East JCT CR26
RouteCounty Highway 261
CountyBrooke County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates40.20413, -80.52868
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic75 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$11,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 26/1 over Camp Run built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is County Route 26/1 over Camp Run 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 26/1 over Camp Run carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is County Route 26/1 over Camp Run?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 26/1 over Camp Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.