US Bridges

CR 26 over Rt Fk Twomile Creek

Fair

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 0.70 MI N of CR 26/3 · Structure no. 00000000020A723

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 26 over Rt Fk Twomile Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 26 over Rt Fk Twomile Creek in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 786 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 12 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 26
CrossesRt Fk Twomile Creek
Location0.70 MI N of CR 26/3
RouteCounty Highway 26
CountyKanawha County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.44464, -81.61131
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2023)
Projected traffic786 by 2043
Trucks5%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$150,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 26 over Rt Fk Twomile Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 26 over Rt Fk Twomile 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does CR 26 over Rt Fk Twomile Creek carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 26 over Rt Fk Twomile Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns CR 26 over Rt Fk Twomile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.