US Bridges

County Route 26/4 over Leatherwood Creek

Fair

Webster County, West Virginia · 0.18 MI S of CO 26 · Structure no. 00000000051A054

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
99 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 26/4 over Leatherwood Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying County Route 26/4 over Leatherwood Creek in Webster County, West Virginia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 315 by 2038. The structure is 99 ft (30.1 m) long and 15 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 26/4
CrossesLeatherwood Creek
Location0.18 MI S of CO 26
RouteCounty Highway 2604
CountyWebster County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.48393, -80.29955
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 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
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length99 ft (30.1 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2018)
Projected traffic315 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$950,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 26/4 over Leatherwood Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 26/4 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 26/4 over Leatherwood Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is County Route 26/4 over Leatherwood Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.1 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 26/4 over Leatherwood Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.