US Bridges

County Route 160/4 over Mud River

Good

Cabell County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mile North of US 60 · Structure no. 00000000006A297

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
281 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
70
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 160/4 over Mud River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 160/4 over Mud River in Cabell County, West Virginia. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 85 by 2042. The structure is 281 ft (85.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 160/4
CrossesMud River
Location0.01 Mile North of US 60
RouteCounty Highway 16004
CountyCabell County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.41033, -82.27037
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length281 ft (85.8 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2022)
Projected traffic85 by 2042
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 County Route 160/4 over Mud River built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 160/4 over Mud 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 160/4 over Mud River carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Route 160/4 over Mud River?

The structure is 281 ft (85.8 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 160/4 over Mud River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.