US Bridges

CR 26 over Beech Fork

FairPosted for load

Wayne County, West Virginia · 0.02 MI South of CR 21 · Structure no. 00000000050A047

Built
1916
109 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 26 over Beech Fork is a concrete arch - deck carrying CR 26 over Beech Fork in Wayne County, West Virginia. It was built in 1916, so it is 109 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 132 by 2042. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 17 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 26
CrossesBeech Fork
Location0.02 MI South of CR 21
RouteCounty Highway 2600
CountyWayne County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.23115, -82.31337
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.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.3 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic132 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$310,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 26 over Beech Fork built?

It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 26 over Beech Fork 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does CR 26 over Beech Fork carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 26 over Beech Fork?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.3 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns CR 26 over Beech Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.