US Bridges

FR 826 over Laurel Fork of Cheat

Fair

Randolph County, West Virginia · No Data Entered · Structure no. 092103000003000

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
96 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

FR 826 over Laurel Fork of Cheat is a steel truss - thru carrying FR 826 over Laurel Fork of Cheat in Randolph 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 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).

Location

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CarriesFR 826
CrossesLaurel Fork of Cheat
LocationNo Data Entered
RouteFederal Lands Road 826
CountyRandolph County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.83761, -79.62205
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating27.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.6 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.4 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (—)
Projected traffic75 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed620.7 mi (999 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FR 826 over Laurel Fork of Cheat built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is FR 826 over Laurel Fork of Cheat 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does FR 826 over Laurel Fork of Cheat carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is FR 826 over Laurel Fork of Cheat?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.6 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns FR 826 over Laurel Fork of Cheat?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.