US Bridges

Wv Route 26 over Little Sandy Creek

Fair

Preston County, West Virginia · 0.10 MI North CO Rt 26/16 · Structure no. 00000000039A055

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,300
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv Route 26 over Little Sandy Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Wv Route 26 over Little Sandy Creek in Preston County, West Virginia. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 6 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,465 by 2041. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWv Route 26
CrossesLittle Sandy Creek
Location0.10 MI North CO Rt 26/16
RouteState Highway 2600
CountyPreston County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.63152, -79.64568
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,300 (2020)
Projected traffic3,465 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv Route 26 over Little Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv Route 26 over Little Sandy Creek 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 Little Sandy Creek carry?

About 3,300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Wv Route 26 over Little Sandy Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Wv Route 26 over Little Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.