US Bridges

CR 6/2 over Guyandotte River&park RD

Fair

Wyoming County, West Virginia · 0.42 MI N of Wv 97 · Structure no. 00000000055A025

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
629 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 6/2 over Guyandotte River&park RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 6/2 over Guyandotte River&park RD in Wyoming County, West Virginia. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 55 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 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,155 by 2040. The structure is 629 ft (191.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 6/2
CrossesGuyandotte River&park RD
Location0.42 MI N of Wv 97
RouteCounty Highway 602
CountyWyoming County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.5963, -81.77509
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length629 ft (191.7 m)
Longest span175 ft (53.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2020)
Projected traffic1,155 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 6/2 over Guyandotte River&park RD built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is CR 6/2 over Guyandotte River&park RD 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CR 6/2 over Guyandotte River&park RD carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 6/2 over Guyandotte River&park RD?

The structure is 629 ft (191.7 m) long with a longest span of 175 ft (53.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 6/2 over Guyandotte River&park RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.