US Bridges

C0 16/2 over Guyandotte River

Fair

Wyoming County, West Virginia · 0.18 MI South of Wv 16 · Structure no. 00000000055A177

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

C0 16/2 over Guyandotte River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying C0 16/2 over Guyandotte River in Wyoming County, West Virginia. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2042. The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesC0 16/2
CrossesGuyandotte River
Location0.18 MI South of Wv 16
RouteCounty Highway 1602
CountyWyoming County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.57829, -81.33206
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length74 ft (22.5 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2022)
Projected traffic210 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 C0 16/2 over Guyandotte River built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is C0 16/2 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 C0 16/2 over Guyandotte River carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is C0 16/2 over Guyandotte River?

The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns C0 16/2 over Guyandotte River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.