US Bridges

County Route 26/2 over Stillwell Creek

Fair

Wood County, West Virginia · 0.06 Mile East of CR 26 · Structure no. 00000000054A076

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 26/2 over Stillwell Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 26/2 over Stillwell Creek in Wood County, West Virginia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 110 by 2038. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 24 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 26/2
CrossesStillwell Creek
Location0.06 Mile East of CR 26
RouteCounty Highway 262
CountyWood County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.21353, -81.42385
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2018)
Projected traffic110 by 2038
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 26/2 over Stillwell Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 26/2 over Stillwell 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 January 2021.

How much traffic does County Route 26/2 over Stillwell Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is County Route 26/2 over Stillwell Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 26/2 over Stillwell Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.