US Bridges

County Route 23 over Paint Creek

Good

Fayette County, West Virginia · 0.30 Miles N. of CR 23/4 · Structure no. 00000000010A309

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,900
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 23 over Paint Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 23 over Paint Creek in Fayette County, West Virginia. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,109 by 2039. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesCounty Route 23
CrossesPaint Creek
Location0.30 Miles N. of CR 23/4
RouteCounty Highway 2300
Coordinates37.89446, -81.26322
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length60 ft (18.2 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2019)
Projected traffic2,109 by 2039
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$584,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 23 over Paint Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 23 over Paint Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 23 over Paint Creek carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is County Route 23 over Paint Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 23 over Paint Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.