US Bridges

County Route 26 over Hackers Creek

Good

Lewis County, West Virginia · 0.10 Miles S of CO 13 · Structure no. 00000000021A202

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 26 over Hackers Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 26 over Hackers Creek in Lewis County, West Virginia. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 287 by 2038. The structure is 64 ft (19.6 m) long and 24 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 26
CrossesHackers Creek
Location0.10 Miles S of CO 13
RouteCounty Highway 2600
CountyLewis County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.05121, -80.35558
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length64 ft (19.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2018)
Projected traffic287 by 2038
Trucks8%
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 Hackers Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 26 over Hackers Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2021.

How much traffic does County Route 26 over Hackers Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Route 26 over Hackers Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 26 over Hackers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.