US Bridges

Wv 80 over Canebrake Branch

Fair

Mingo County, West Virginia · 0.68 MI North of CR 80/1 · Structure no. 00000000030A158

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 80 over Canebrake Branch is a steel culvert carrying Wv 80 over Canebrake Branch in Mingo County, West Virginia. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,520 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 62 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWv 80
CrossesCanebrake Branch
Location0.68 MI North of CR 80/1
RouteState Highway 80
CountyMingo County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.64482, -81.86723
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2022)
Projected traffic2,520 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Wv 80 over Canebrake Branch built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 80 over Canebrake Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Wv 80 over Canebrake Branch carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Wv 80 over Canebrake Branch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 80 over Canebrake Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.