US Bridges

County Route 83 over Toms Branch of Paint Ck

Good

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 3.00 MI N of Fay Co. Line · Structure no. 00000000020A263

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 83 over Toms Branch of Paint Ck is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 83 over Toms Branch of Paint Ck 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 262 by 2040. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 28 ft wide.

CarriesCounty Route 83
CrossesToms Branch of Paint Ck
Location3.00 MI N of Fay Co. Line
RouteCounty Highway 83
Coordinates38.07713, -81.38001
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating80 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 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
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 83 over Toms Branch of Paint Ck built?

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

What condition is County Route 83 over Toms Branch of Paint Ck in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2022.

How much traffic does County Route 83 over Toms Branch of Paint Ck carry?

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

How long is County Route 83 over Toms Branch of Paint Ck?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 83 over Toms Branch of Paint Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.