US Bridges

Wv Route 26 over Crab Orchard Run

Fair

Preston County, West Virginia · 0.89 MI South CO Rt 26/22 · Structure no. 00000000039A052

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,700
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv Route 26 over Crab Orchard Run is a concrete slab carrying Wv Route 26 over Crab Orchard Run in Preston County, West Virginia. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,835 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 25 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWv Route 26
CrossesCrab Orchard Run
Location0.89 MI South CO Rt 26/22
RouteState Highway 2600
CountyPreston County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.53416, -79.6317
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2020)
Projected traffic2,835 by 2041
Trucks11%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$533,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv Route 26 over Crab Orchard Run built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv Route 26 over Crab Orchard Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does Wv Route 26 over Crab Orchard Run carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Wv Route 26 over Crab Orchard Run?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Wv Route 26 over Crab Orchard Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.