US Bridges

County Route 26/3 over Meadow River

Fair

Greenbrier County, West Virginia · 0.58 Miles E. of CR 26 · Structure no. 00000000013A256

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
31
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 26/3 over Meadow River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 26/3 over Meadow River in Greenbrier County, West Virginia. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 31 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2040. The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 26/3
CrossesMeadow River
Location0.58 Miles E. of CR 26
RouteCounty Highway 2603
CountyGreenbrier County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.88459, -80.70705
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.6 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.5 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31 (2020)
Projected traffic40 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
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 26/3 over Meadow River built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 26/3 over Meadow River 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 26/3 over Meadow River carry?

About 31 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Route 26/3 over Meadow River?

The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 26/3 over Meadow River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.