US Bridges

CR 23 over Paint Creek

Good

Fayette County, West Virginia · 0.22 Miles S. of CR 23/2 · Structure no. 00000000010A315

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,651
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 23 over Paint Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 23 over Paint Creek in Fayette County, West Virginia. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,651 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,014 by 2039. The structure is 135 ft (41 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesCR 23
CrossesPaint Creek
Location0.22 Miles S. of CR 23/2
RouteCounty Highway 2300
Coordinates37.91916, -81.26874
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length135 ft (41 m)
Longest span0 ft (0 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,651 (2019)
Projected traffic2,014 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 23 over Paint Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 23 over Paint Creek carry?

About 1,651 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 23 over Paint Creek?

The structure is 135 ft (41 m) long and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 23 over Paint Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.