US Bridges

Wv 2 over Guyan Creek

Fair

Cabell County, West Virginia · 0.86 MI North of CR 1 · Structure no. 00000000006A014

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
263 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 2 over Guyan Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 2 over Guyan Creek in Cabell County, West Virginia. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 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 4,700 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,687 by 2042. The structure is 263 ft (80.3 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesWv 2
CrossesGuyan Creek
Location0.86 MI North of CR 1
RouteState Highway 200
CountyCabell County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.58619, -82.21148
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length263 ft (80.3 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,700 (2022)
Projected traffic5,687 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Wv 2 over Guyan Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 2 over Guyan 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Wv 2 over Guyan Creek carry?

About 4,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Wv 2 over Guyan Creek?

The structure is 263 ft (80.3 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 2 over Guyan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.