US Bridges

County Route 48 over Guyandotte River

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Lincoln County, West Virginia · 0.02 Mile East of Wv 10 · Structure no. 00000000022A152

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
303 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 48 over Guyandotte River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 48 over Guyandotte River in Lincoln 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 525 by 2042. The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 48
CrossesGuyandotte River
Location0.02 Mile East of Wv 10
RouteCounty Highway 4800
CountyLincoln County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.17539, -82.17808
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 length303 ft (92.4 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2022)
Projected traffic525 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 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 48 over Guyandotte River built?

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

What condition is County Route 48 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 48 over Guyandotte River carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is County Route 48 over Guyandotte River?

The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 48 over Guyandotte River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.