US Bridges

Wv 193 SB over Mud River

Fair

Cabell County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI North of US 60 · Structure no. 00000000006A046

Built
1979
46 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
228 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 193 SB over Mud River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 193 SB over Mud River in Cabell County, West Virginia. It was built in 1979 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 46 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 11,300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,673 by 2042. The structure is 228 ft (69.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWv 193 SB
CrossesMud River
Location0.01 MI North of US 60
RouteState Highway 19300
Coordinates38.41644, -82.29047
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length228 ft (69.6 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,300 (2022)
Projected traffic13,673 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 193 SB over Mud River built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Wv 193 SB over Mud River 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Wv 193 SB over Mud River carry?

About 11,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Wv 193 SB over Mud River?

The structure is 228 ft (69.6 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 193 SB over Mud River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.