US Bridges

Preston CR 26/64 over Morgan Run

FairPosted for load

Preston County, West Virginia · 0.02 MI East CO Rt 26/72 · Structure no. 00000000039A064

Built
1917
108 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Preston CR 26/64 over Morgan Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying Preston CR 26/64 over Morgan Run in Preston County, West Virginia. It was built in 1917, so it is 108 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 20 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPreston CR 26/64
CrossesMorgan Run
Location0.02 MI East CO Rt 26/72
RouteCounty Highway 2664
CountyPreston County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.45937, -79.7015
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2022)
Projected traffic350 by 2041
Trucks7%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$517,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Preston CR 26/64 over Morgan Run built?

It was built in 1917, making it 108 years old in 2025.

What condition is Preston CR 26/64 over Morgan 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Preston CR 26/64 over Morgan Run carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Preston CR 26/64 over Morgan Run?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Preston CR 26/64 over Morgan Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.