US Bridges

Wv Route 80 over Guyandotte River

Fair

Mingo County, West Virginia · 0.06 Mile South of CR 12 · Structure no. 00000000030A240

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
319 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv Route 80 over Guyandotte River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv Route 80 over Guyandotte River in Mingo County, West Virginia. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,520 by 2042. The structure is 319 ft (97.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesWv Route 80
CrossesGuyandotte River
Location0.06 Mile South of CR 12
RouteState Highway 8000
CountyMingo County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.6648, -81.84852
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length319 ft (97.1 m)
Longest span108 ft (33 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 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 and pedestrian
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 Route 80 over Guyandotte River built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv Route 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Wv Route 80 over Guyandotte River carry?

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

How long is Wv Route 80 over Guyandotte River?

The structure is 319 ft (97.1 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (33 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Wv Route 80 over Guyandotte River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.