US Bridges

CR 12 over Guyandotte River

Good

Logan County, West Virginia · 0.05 MI North of Wv 10 · Structure no. 00000000023A057

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
321 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 12 over Guyandotte River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 12 over Guyandotte River in Logan County, West Virginia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,575 by 2042. The structure is 321 ft (97.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 12
CrossesGuyandotte River
Location0.05 MI North of Wv 10
RouteCounty Highway 1200
CountyLogan County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.8721, -81.98544
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 inspectionJanuary 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length321 ft (97.7 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2022)
Projected traffic1,575 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$378,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 12 over Guyandotte River built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 12 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does CR 12 over Guyandotte River carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 12 over Guyandotte River?

The structure is 321 ft (97.7 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CR 12 over Guyandotte River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.