US Bridges

CR 26 over Right Fork of Twomile Ck

Fair

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 0.40 Miles N of CR 26/3 · Structure no. 00000000020A848

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 26 over Right Fork of Twomile Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 26 over Right Fork of Twomile Ck in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 76 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 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 18 ft wide.

CarriesCR 26
CrossesRight Fork of Twomile Ck
Location0.40 Miles N of CR 26/3
RouteCounty Highway 26
Coordinates38.44163, -81.61419
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating98 US tons
Inventory rating88 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2022)
Projected traffic786 by 2042
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 26 over Right Fork of Twomile Ck built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is CR 26 over Right Fork of Twomile Ck 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CR 26 over Right Fork of Twomile Ck carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 26 over Right Fork of Twomile Ck?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CR 26 over Right Fork of Twomile Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.