US Bridges

County Route 26 over Middle Island Creek

Fair

Tyler County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mi. West JCT WV18 · Structure no. 00000000048A049

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
354 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 26 over Middle Island Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 26 over Middle Island Creek in Tyler County, West Virginia. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,080 by 2042. The structure is 354 ft (107.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 26
CrossesMiddle Island Creek
Location0.01 Mi. West JCT WV18
RouteCounty Highway 26
CountyTyler County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.48963, -80.90497
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.9 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length354 ft (107.9 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2022)
Projected traffic1,080 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 km)
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$287,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 26 over Middle Island Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 26 over Middle Island 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 26 over Middle Island Creek carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is County Route 26 over Middle Island Creek?

The structure is 354 ft (107.9 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 26 over Middle Island Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.