US Bridges

County Route 26 over Mill Race Run Elk River

Fair

Webster County, West Virginia · 1.95 MI W of CO 26/8 · Structure no. 00000000051A049

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 26 over Mill Race Run Elk River is a concrete arch - deck carrying County Route 26 over Mill Race Run Elk River in Webster County, West Virginia. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 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 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 265 by 2038. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 26
CrossesMill Race Run Elk River
Location1.95 MI W of CO 26/8
RouteCounty Highway 2600
CountyWebster County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.50545, -80.32968
Functional classRural Minor 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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2018)
Projected traffic265 by 2038
Trucks11%
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$450,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 26 over Mill Race Run Elk River built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 26 over Mill Race Run Elk River 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 26 over Mill Race Run Elk River carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is County Route 26 over Mill Race Run Elk River?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 26 over Mill Race Run Elk River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.