US Bridges

County Route 26 over Holmes Br of Edens Fork

Fair

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 0.55 MI N of CR 27 · Structure no. 00000000020A725

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 26 over Holmes Br of Edens Fork is a steel culvert carrying County Route 26 over Holmes Br of Edens Fork in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 786 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 26
CrossesHolmes Br of Edens Fork
Location0.55 MI N of CR 27
RouteCounty Highway 26
CountyKanawha County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.41994, -81.62763
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2023)
Projected traffic786 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Holmes Br of Edens Fork built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 26 over Holmes Br of Edens Fork 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 26 over Holmes Br of Edens Fork carry?

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

How long is County Route 26 over Holmes Br of Edens Fork?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns County Route 26 over Holmes Br of Edens Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.