US Bridges

County Route 26/4 over Laurel Lick

Fair

Lewis County, West Virginia · 0.05 MI W of CO 26 · Structure no. 00000000021A150

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 26/4 over Laurel Lick is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 26/4 over Laurel Lick in Lewis County, West Virginia. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 45 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 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2038. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 26/4
CrossesLaurel Lick
Location0.05 MI W of CO 26
RouteCounty Highway 2604
CountyLewis County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.0364, -80.35896
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2018)
Projected traffic35 by 2038
Trucks0%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$480,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 26/4 over Laurel Lick built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is County Route 26/4 over Laurel Lick 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 County Route 26/4 over Laurel Lick carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is County Route 26/4 over Laurel Lick?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 26/4 over Laurel Lick?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.