US Bridges

County Route 79/3 over Cabin Creek

Fair

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 0.88 MI N of CR 76 · Structure no. 00000000020A246

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 79/3 over Cabin Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 79/3 over Cabin Creek in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,843 by 2042. The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long and 32 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 79/3
CrossesCabin Creek
Location0.88 MI N of CR 76
RouteCounty Highway 793
CountyKanawha County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.07926, -81.45196
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (24.9 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2022)
Projected traffic1,843 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 79/3 over Cabin Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 79/3 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 79/3 over Cabin Creek carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Route 79/3 over Cabin Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 79/3 over Cabin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.