County Route 23/8 over Paint Creek
FairPosted for loadFayette County, West Virginia · 0.02 Miles W. of CR 23 · Structure no. 00000000010A111
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 23/8 over Paint Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying County Route 23/8 over Paint Creek in Fayette County, West Virginia. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 12 by 2039. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 16 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Route 23/8 over Paint Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Route 23/8 over Paint Creek 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does County Route 23/8 over Paint Creek carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is County Route 23/8 over Paint Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 23/8 over Paint Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.