US Bridges

Preston CR 26/21 over Muddy Creek

FairPosted for load

Preston County, West Virginia · 0.06 MI East Wv Rt 26 · Structure no. 00000000039A058

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Preston CR 26/21 over Muddy Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Preston CR 26/21 over Muddy Creek in Preston County, West Virginia. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2041. The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long and 14 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPreston CR 26/21
CrossesMuddy Creek
Location0.06 MI East Wv Rt 26
RouteCounty Highway 2621
CountyPreston County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.55001, -79.63159
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.4 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.3 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.2 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2019)
Projected traffic70 by 2041
Trucks0%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Preston CR 26/21 over Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Preston CR 26/21 over Muddy 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Preston CR 26/21 over Muddy Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Preston CR 26/21 over Muddy Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.3 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Preston CR 26/21 over Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.