US Bridges

Pres CO 26/64 over Indian Creek

Fair

Preston County, West Virginia · 0.07 MI West CO Rt 43 · Structure no. 00000000039A901

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pres CO 26/64 over Indian Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pres CO 26/64 over Indian Creek in Preston County, West Virginia. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 425 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long.

Location

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CarriesPres CO 26/64
CrossesIndian Creek
Location0.07 MI West CO Rt 43
RouteCity Street 2664
CountyPreston County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.46402, -79.69133
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2019)
Projected traffic425 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$389,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pres CO 26/64 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pres CO 26/64 over Indian 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 Pres CO 26/64 over Indian Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Pres CO 26/64 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns Pres CO 26/64 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.