US Bridges

CR 26/2 over Left Fork Stillwell Ck

Poor

Wood County, West Virginia · 0.07 MI East of CR 50/37 · Structure no. 00000000054A075

Built
1945
80 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 26/2 over Left Fork Stillwell Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 26/2 over Left Fork Stillwell Ck in Wood County, West Virginia. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 80 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 3 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.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 447 by 2039. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 16 ft wide.

CarriesCR 26/2
CrossesLeft Fork Stillwell Ck
Location0.07 MI East of CR 50/37
RouteCounty Highway 262
Coordinates39.23227, -81.44199
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.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating18 US tons
Inventory rating11 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2019)
Projected traffic447 by 2039
Trucks10%
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$350,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 26/2 over Left Fork Stillwell Ck built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is CR 26/2 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does CR 26/2 over Left Fork Stillwell Ck carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 26/2 over Left Fork Stillwell Ck?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR 26/2 over Left Fork Stillwell Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.