US Bridges

Taylor CO Rt 26 over Wickwire Run

Fair

Taylor County, West Virginia · 0.06 MI South CO Rt 26/3 · Structure no. 00000000046A029

Built
1923
102 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Taylor CO Rt 26 over Wickwire Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying Taylor CO Rt 26 over Wickwire Run in Taylor County, West Virginia. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 445 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 20 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesTaylor CO Rt 26
CrossesWickwire Run
Location0.06 MI South CO Rt 26/3
RouteCounty Highway 2600
CountyTaylor County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.38071, -79.97586
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
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 inspectionMarch 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
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2020)
Projected traffic445 by 2041
Trucks8%
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$477,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Taylor CO Rt 26 over Wickwire Run built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.

What condition is Taylor CO Rt 26 over Wickwire Run 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Taylor CO Rt 26 over Wickwire Run carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Taylor CO Rt 26 over Wickwire Run?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Taylor CO Rt 26 over Wickwire Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.