US Bridges

CR 79/8 over Cabin Creek

Fair

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 0.25 MI E of CR 79/3 · Structure no. 00000000020A521

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
122 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 79/8 over Cabin Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 79/8 over Cabin Creek in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 39 by 2042. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 14 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 79/8
CrossesCabin Creek
Location0.25 MI E of CR 79/3
RouteCounty Highway 798
CountyKanawha County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.1833, -81.47607
Functional classRural 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2022)
Projected traffic39 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$250,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 79/8 over Cabin Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 79/8 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does CR 79/8 over Cabin Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 79/8 over Cabin Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns CR 79/8 over Cabin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.