US Bridges

CR 79/3 over Cabin Creek

Fair

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 0.70 MI S of CR 79/5 · Structure no. 00000000020A247

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
161 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 79/3 over Cabin Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 79/3 over Cabin Creek in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,716 by 2042. The structure is 161 ft (49.2 m) long and 37 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 79/3
CrossesCabin Creek
Location0.70 MI S of CR 79/5
RouteCounty Highway 793
CountyKanawha County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.14258, -81.45251
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length161 ft (49.2 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,600 (2022)
Projected traffic4,716 by 2042
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$175,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 79/3 over Cabin Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 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 CR 79/3 over Cabin Creek carry?

About 3,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 79/3 over Cabin Creek?

The structure is 161 ft (49.2 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns CR 79/3 over Cabin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.