US Bridges

CR 42/17 over Guyandotte River

Good

Cabell County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mile North of CR 42 · Structure no. 00000000006A258

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
332 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 42/17 over Guyandotte River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 42/17 over Guyandotte River in Cabell County, West Virginia. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 303 by 2042. The structure is 332 ft (101.2 m) long and 31 ft wide.

CarriesCR 42/17
CrossesGuyandotte River
Location0.01 Mile North of CR 42
RouteCounty Highway 4217
Coordinates38.39275, -82.32
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length332 ft (101.2 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2022)
Projected traffic303 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 42/17 over Guyandotte River built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 42/17 over Guyandotte River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does CR 42/17 over Guyandotte River carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 42/17 over Guyandotte River?

The structure is 332 ft (101.2 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 42/17 over Guyandotte River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.