US Bridges

CR 80/1 over Guyandotte River

Poor

Logan County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI North of Wv 80 · Structure no. 00000000023A090

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
274 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 80/1 over Guyandotte River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 80/1 over Guyandotte River in Logan County, West Virginia. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

It carries about 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,310 by 2042. The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 80/1
CrossesGuyandotte River
Location0.01 MI North of Wv 80
RouteCounty Highway 8001
Coordinates37.73033, -81.87416
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length274 ft (83.5 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2022)
Projected traffic2,310 by 2042
Trucks6%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$100,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 80/1 over Guyandotte River built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 80/1 over Guyandotte River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does CR 80/1 over Guyandotte River carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 80/1 over Guyandotte River?

The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns CR 80/1 over Guyandotte River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.