US Bridges

County Route 26/8 over Lick Fork

Good

Roane County, West Virginia · 0.03 Mile South of CR 26 · Structure no. 00000000044A151

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Culvert
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,200
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 26/8 over Lick Fork is a prestressed concrete culvert carrying County Route 26/8 over Lick Fork in Roane 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,920 by 2039. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 29 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 26/8
CrossesLick Fork
Location0.03 Mile South of CR 26
RouteCounty Highway 268
CountyRoane County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.77876, -81.36942
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2019)
Projected traffic1,920 by 2039
Trucks0%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 26/8 over Lick Fork built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 26/8 over Lick Fork in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2022.

How much traffic does County Route 26/8 over Lick Fork carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is County Route 26/8 over Lick Fork?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 26/8 over Lick Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.