US Bridges

County Route 26 over Left Fork Stillwell Ck

PoorPosted for load

Wood County, West Virginia · 0.09 Mi. E of JCT CR 24 · Structure no. 00000000054A073

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 26 over Left Fork Stillwell Ck is a concrete slab carrying County Route 26 over Left Fork Stillwell Ck in Wood County, West Virginia. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 134 by 2039. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 19 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 26
CrossesLeft Fork Stillwell Ck
Location0.09 Mi. E of JCT CR 24
RouteCounty Highway 26
CountyWood County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.21451, -81.44957
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2019)
Projected traffic134 by 2039
Trucks0%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$400,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 26 over Left Fork Stillwell Ck built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 26 over Left Fork Stillwell Ck in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 26 over Left Fork Stillwell Ck carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is County Route 26 over Left Fork Stillwell Ck?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 26 over Left Fork Stillwell Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.