US Bridges

CR 11 over Guyandotte River

Good

Lincoln County, West Virginia · 0.12 MI North of Wv 10 · Structure no. 00000000022A045

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
284 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
950
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 11 over Guyandotte River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 11 over Guyandotte River in Lincoln County, West Virginia. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 950 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 998 by 2042. The structure is 284 ft (86.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 11
CrossesGuyandotte River
Location0.12 MI North of Wv 10
RouteCounty Highway 1100
CountyLincoln County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.22078, -82.20145
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length284 ft (86.7 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2022)
Projected traffic998 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 11 over Guyandotte River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 11 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CR 11 over Guyandotte River carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 11 over Guyandotte River?

The structure is 284 ft (86.7 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 11 over Guyandotte River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.