US Bridges

County Route 26 over Point Pleasant Creek

Good

Wetzel County, West Virginia · 0.02 Mi. West JCT WV180 · Structure no. 00000000052A149

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
850
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 26 over Point Pleasant Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 26 over Point Pleasant Creek in Wetzel County, West Virginia. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 850 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,037 by 2040. The structure is 66 ft (20 m) long and 24 ft wide.

CarriesCounty Route 26
CrossesPoint Pleasant Creek
Location0.02 Mi. West JCT WV180
RouteCounty Highway 26
Coordinates39.58579, -80.89394
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length66 ft (20 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2020)
Projected traffic1,037 by 2040
Trucks8%
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 County Route 26 over Point Pleasant Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 26 over Point Pleasant Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 26 over Point Pleasant Creek carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Route 26 over Point Pleasant Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 26 over Point Pleasant Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.