County Route 26/1 over Leatherwood Creek
FairWebster County, West Virginia · 0.02 MI E CO 26 · Structure no. 00000000051A051
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 72 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 26/1 over Leatherwood Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 26/1 over Leatherwood Creek in Webster County, West Virginia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2038. The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long and 24 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Route 26/1 over Leatherwood Creek built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Route 26/1 over Leatherwood 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does County Route 26/1 over Leatherwood Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is County Route 26/1 over Leatherwood Creek?
The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 26/1 over Leatherwood Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.