US Bridges

Access Road over Guyandotte River

Fair

Wyoming County, West Virginia · R.D. Bailey Lake · Structure no. CEPORHWV3023102

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
111 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
Federal
Corps of Engineers (Civil)

About this bridge

Access Road over Guyandotte River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Access Road over Guyandotte River in Wyoming County, West Virginia. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 94 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 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 111 ft (33.7 m) long and 6 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesAccess Road
CrossesGuyandotte River
LocationR.D. Bailey Lake
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountyWyoming County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.61197, -81.73933
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length111 ft (33.7 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.7 m)
Deck width6 ft (1.7 m)
Roadway width4 ft (1.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic75 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCorps of Engineers (Civil)
Maintained byCorps of Engineers (Civil)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$571,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Access Road over Guyandotte River built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is Access Road 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Access Road over Guyandotte River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Access Road over Guyandotte River?

The structure is 111 ft (33.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 6 ft wide.

Who owns Access Road over Guyandotte River?

It is owned by the Corps of Engineers (Civil).