Wv Route 26 over Roaring Creek
PoorPosted for loadPreston County, West Virginia · 0.03 MI South CO Rt 22 · Structure no. 00000000039A049
- Built
- 1919
- 106 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 58 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,900
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wv Route 26 over Roaring Creek is a concrete slab carrying Wv Route 26 over Roaring Creek in Preston County, West Virginia. It was built in 1919, so it is 106 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,050 by 2041. The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long and 34 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
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Frequently asked questions
When was Wv Route 26 over Roaring Creek built?
It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wv Route 26 over Roaring Creek 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Wv Route 26 over Roaring Creek carry?
About 2,900 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Wv Route 26 over Roaring Creek?
The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Wv Route 26 over Roaring Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.