US Bridges

Taylor CO Rt 26 over Branch of Wickwire Run

Good

Taylor County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI North CO Rt 26/3 · Structure no. 00000000046A077

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Taylor CO Rt 26 over Branch of Wickwire Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Taylor CO Rt 26 over Branch of Wickwire Run in Taylor County, West Virginia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 390 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 22 ft wide.

CarriesTaylor CO Rt 26
CrossesBranch of Wickwire Run
Location0.01 MI North CO Rt 26/3
RouteCounty Highway 2600
Coordinates39.38112, -79.97467
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2019)
Projected traffic390 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 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 Taylor CO Rt 26 over Branch of Wickwire Run built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Taylor CO Rt 26 over Branch of Wickwire Run 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 October 2021.

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

About 250 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Taylor CO Rt 26 over Branch of Wickwire Run?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Taylor CO Rt 26 over Branch of Wickwire Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.