US Bridges

CR 252/12 over Guyandotte River

Good

Mingo County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mile West of US 52 · Structure no. 00000000030A234

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
208 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 252/12 over Guyandotte River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 252/12 over Guyandotte River in Mingo County, West Virginia. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 21 by 2042. The structure is 208 ft (63.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCR 252/12
CrossesGuyandotte River
Location0.01 Mile West of US 52
RouteCounty Highway 25212
Coordinates37.6107, -81.86172
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length208 ft (63.5 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2022)
Projected traffic21 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 252/12 over Guyandotte River built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 252/12 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does CR 252/12 over Guyandotte River carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 252/12 over Guyandotte River?

The structure is 208 ft (63.5 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 252/12 over Guyandotte River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.