County Route 26 over Little Buffalo Creek
FairPutnam County, West Virginia · 0.44 MI E of Wv 62 · Structure no. 00000000040A120
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 650
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 26 over Little Buffalo Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 26 over Little Buffalo Creek in Putnam County, West Virginia. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 6 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 871 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long and 21 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Route 26 over Little Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Route 26 over Little Buffalo 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does County Route 26 over Little Buffalo Creek carry?
About 650 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is County Route 26 over Little Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 26 over Little Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.