US Bridges

County Route 26 over Wildcat Hollow Creek

Fair

Cabell County, West Virginia · 0.03 Miles S of CR 26/3 · Structure no. 00000000006A276

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
450
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 26 over Wildcat Hollow Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying County Route 26 over Wildcat Hollow Creek in Cabell County, West Virginia. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 545 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long.

CarriesCounty Route 26
CrossesWildcat Hollow Creek
Location0.03 Miles S of CR 26/3
RouteCounty Highway 2600
Coordinates38.42553, -82.27075
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2024)
Projected traffic545 by 2044
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 over Wildcat Hollow Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 26 over Wildcat Hollow 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does County Route 26 over Wildcat Hollow Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Route 26 over Wildcat Hollow Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns County Route 26 over Wildcat Hollow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.