US Bridges

County Road 61/7 over Paint Creek

Fair

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 0.36 MI N of CR 61/8 · Structure no. 00000000020A185

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
144 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 61/7 over Paint Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying County Road 61/7 over Paint Creek in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 262 by 2040. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 20 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 61/7
CrossesPaint Creek
Location0.36 MI N of CR 61/8
RouteCounty Highway 617
CountyKanawha County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.20881, -81.39152
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2020)
Projected traffic262 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$600,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 61/7 over Paint Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 61/7 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 61/7 over Paint Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Road 61/7 over Paint Creek?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 61/7 over Paint Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.