US Bridges

Wv 26 over Morgan Run

PoorPosted for load

Preston County, West Virginia · 0.02 MI N of Pre CO 26/72 · Structure no. 00000000039A245

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 26 over Morgan Run is a concrete culvert carrying Wv 26 over Morgan Run in Preston County, West Virginia. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,625 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWv 26
CrossesMorgan Run
Location0.02 MI N of Pre CO 26/72
RouteState Highway 26
CountyPreston County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.45894, -79.69806
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2022)
Projected traffic2,625 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
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$608,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 26 over Morgan Run built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 26 over Morgan Run 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 2023.

How much traffic does Wv 26 over Morgan Run carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Wv 26 over Morgan Run?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m).

Who owns Wv 26 over Morgan Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.