County Route 26 over Rt Fork of Twomile Ck
PoorKanawha County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI N of CR 26/4 · Structure no. 00000000020A070
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 550
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 26 over Rt Fork of Twomile Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 26 over Rt Fork of Twomile Ck in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 74 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 550 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 720 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 16 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Route 26 over Rt Fork of Twomile Ck built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is County Route 26 over Rt Fork of Twomile Ck in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2022.
How much traffic does County Route 26 over Rt Fork of Twomile Ck carry?
About 550 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is County Route 26 over Rt Fork of Twomile Ck?
The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 26 over Rt Fork of Twomile Ck?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.