CR 79/3 over Cabin Creek
FairKanawha County, West Virginia · 0.17 MI N of CR 79/5 · Structure no. 00000000020A248
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 180 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 180 ft (55 m) long and 37 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
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 180 ft (55 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns CR 79/3 over Cabin Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.