US Bridges

CR 26/4 over Straight Fk of Walker Ck

Fair

Wood County, West Virginia · 0.41 MI West of CR 7/8 · Structure no. 00000000054A078

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 26/4 over Straight Fk of Walker Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 26/4 over Straight Fk of Walker Ck in Wood County, West Virginia. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2039. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 26/4
CrossesStraight Fk of Walker Ck
Location0.41 MI West of CR 7/8
RouteCounty Highway 264
CountyWood County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.22358, -81.3389
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2019)
Projected traffic45 by 2039
Trucks0%
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$164,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 26/4 over Straight Fk of Walker Ck built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 26/4 over Straight Fk of Walker Ck 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does CR 26/4 over Straight Fk of Walker Ck carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is CR 26/4 over Straight Fk of Walker Ck?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR 26/4 over Straight Fk of Walker Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.