County Route 26/2 over Paynes Branch
PoorPosted for loadMercer County, West Virginia · 0.23 Miles West of CO 26 · Structure no. 00000000028A321
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 26/2 over Paynes Branch is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 26/2 over Paynes Branch in Mercer 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 48 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 17 ft wide.
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Route 26/2 over Paynes Branch built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Route 26/2 over Paynes Branch 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does County Route 26/2 over Paynes Branch carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is County Route 26/2 over Paynes Branch?
The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 26/2 over Paynes Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.