US Bridges

CR 60/5 over Guyandotte River

Fair

Cabell County, West Virginia · 0.20 MI West of CR 60/9 · Structure no. 00000000006A128

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
405 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 60/5 over Guyandotte River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 60/5 over Guyandotte River in Cabell County, West Virginia. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 7,300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,833 by 2042. The structure is 405 ft (123.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCR 60/5
CrossesGuyandotte River
Location0.20 MI West of CR 60/9
RouteCounty Highway 6005
Coordinates38.41043, -82.29649
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length405 ft (123.3 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,300 (2022)
Projected traffic8,833 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 60/5 over Guyandotte River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 60/5 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CR 60/5 over Guyandotte River carry?

About 7,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 60/5 over Guyandotte River?

The structure is 405 ft (123.3 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns CR 60/5 over Guyandotte River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.