US Bridges

CR 31/01 over Guyandotte River

Fair

Cabell County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mile South of US 60 · Structure no. 00000000006A250

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
302 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 31/01 over Guyandotte River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 31/01 over Guyandotte River in Cabell County, West Virginia. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,210 by 2041. The structure is 302 ft (92.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 31/01
CrossesGuyandotte River
Location0.01 Mile South of US 60
RouteCounty Highway 3101
CountyCabell County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.41186, -82.31608
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length302 ft (92.1 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2021)
Projected traffic1,210 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 31/01 over Guyandotte River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 31/01 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does CR 31/01 over Guyandotte River carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 31/01 over Guyandotte River?

The structure is 302 ft (92.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns CR 31/01 over Guyandotte River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.