US Bridges

Wv 61 over Cabin Creek

Fair

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 0.49 MI N of CR 61/9 · Structure no. 00000000020A180

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
146 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 61 over Cabin Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 61 over Cabin Creek in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 6 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 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,978 by 2042. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesWv 61
CrossesCabin Creek
Location0.49 MI N of CR 61/9
RouteState Highway 61
CountyKanawha County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.19708, -81.47873
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 rating98 US tons
Inventory rating73 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,800 (2022)
Projected traffic4,978 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Wv 61 over Cabin Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 61 over Cabin 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Wv 61 over Cabin Creek carry?

About 3,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Wv 61 over Cabin Creek?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 61 over Cabin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.