US Bridges

CR 26 over Guyandotte River

Fair

Cabell County, West Virginia · 0.02 MI North of US 60 · Structure no. 00000000006A065

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
477 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,300
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 26 over Guyandotte River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 26 over Guyandotte River in Cabell County, West Virginia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 5,300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,413 by 2041. The structure is 477 ft (145.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 26
CrossesGuyandotte River
Location0.02 MI North of US 60
RouteCounty Highway 2600
CountyCabell County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.41298, -82.36103
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length477 ft (145.4 m)
Longest span185 ft (56.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,300 (2021)
Projected traffic6,413 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 26 over Guyandotte River built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 26 over Guyandotte 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does CR 26 over Guyandotte River carry?

About 5,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 26 over Guyandotte River?

The structure is 477 ft (145.4 m) long with a longest span of 185 ft (56.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns CR 26 over Guyandotte River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.