US Bridges

County Route 26/1 over Whetstone Run

PoorPosted for load

Marshall County, West Virginia · 0.45 Mi. West JCT CR 15 · Structure no. 00000000026A038

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 26/1 over Whetstone Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying County Route 26/1 over Whetstone Run in Marshall County, West Virginia. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 61 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 19 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 26/1
CrossesWhetstone Run
Location0.45 Mi. West JCT CR 15
RouteCounty Highway 1500
CountyMarshall County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.96572, -80.51973
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic61 by 2040
Trucks14%
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$414,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 26/1 over Whetstone Run built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 26/1 over Whetstone Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 26/1 over Whetstone Run carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is County Route 26/1 over Whetstone Run?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 26/1 over Whetstone Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.