US Bridges

County Route 26/3 over Laurel Lick

Good

Lewis County, West Virginia · 0.02 MI W of 26 Sls · Structure no. 00000000021A206

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 26/3 over Laurel Lick is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 26/3 over Laurel Lick in Lewis County, West Virginia. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12 by 2038. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 15 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 26/3
CrossesLaurel Lick
Location0.02 MI W of 26 Sls
RouteCounty Highway 263
CountyLewis County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.04324, -80.35807
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2018)
Projected traffic12 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 26/3 over Laurel Lick built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 26/3 over Laurel Lick 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 December 2021.

How much traffic does County Route 26/3 over Laurel Lick carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is County Route 26/3 over Laurel Lick?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 26/3 over Laurel Lick?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.