Preston CO 26/23 over Muddy Creek
PoorPreston County, West Virginia · 0.15 Miles North Wv Rt 26 · Structure no. 00000000039A213
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 60 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 90
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Preston CO 26/23 over Muddy Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Preston CO 26/23 over Muddy Creek in Preston County, West Virginia. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 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.
It carries about 90 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 125 by 2041. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Preston CO 26/23 over Muddy Creek built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is Preston CO 26/23 over Muddy 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Preston CO 26/23 over Muddy Creek carry?
About 90 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Preston CO 26/23 over Muddy Creek?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Preston CO 26/23 over Muddy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.