US Bridges

Wv 80 over Guyandotte River

Fair

Mingo County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI South of CR 80/1 · Structure no. 00000000030A199

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
241 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 80 over Guyandotte River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 80 over Guyandotte River in Mingo County, West Virginia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,625 by 2041. The structure is 241 ft (73.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesWv 80
CrossesGuyandotte River
Location0.01 MI South of CR 80/1
RouteState Highway 8000
CountyMingo County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.63915, -81.87682
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length241 ft (73.4 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2021)
Projected traffic2,625 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 km)
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 Guyandotte River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 80 over Guyandotte River 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Wv 80 over Guyandotte River carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Wv 80 over Guyandotte River?

The structure is 241 ft (73.4 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 80 over Guyandotte River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.