US Bridges

CR 45/3 over Guyan Creek

Good

Mason County, West Virginia · 0.02 MI South of CR 80 · Structure no. 00000000027A199

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 45/3 over Guyan Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 45/3 over Guyan Creek in Mason County, West Virginia. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 124 by 2041. The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long and 15 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 45/3
CrossesGuyan Creek
Location0.02 MI South of CR 80
RouteCounty Highway 453
CountyMason County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.54907, -82.14534
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length63 ft (19.1 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2021)
Projected traffic124 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 45/3 over Guyan Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 45/3 over Guyan Creek 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does CR 45/3 over Guyan Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 45/3 over Guyan Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns CR 45/3 over Guyan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.