US Bridges

CR 26 over Little Lynn Creek

Poor

Wayne County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI North of CR 22 · Structure no. 00000000050A046

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 26 over Little Lynn Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying CR 26 over Little Lynn Creek in Wayne County, West Virginia. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 24 ft wide.

CarriesCR 26
CrossesLittle Lynn Creek
Location0.01 MI North of CR 22
RouteCounty Highway 2600
Coordinates38.17595, -82.37141
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2021)
Projected traffic330 by 2041
Trucks3%
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 CR 26 over Little Lynn Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 26 over Little Lynn Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does CR 26 over Little Lynn Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 26 over Little Lynn Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 26 over Little Lynn Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.