US Bridges

County Route 79/3 over Greens Br of Cabin Creek

Good

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 3.70 MI N of CR 79/12 · Structure no. 00000000020A716

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 79/3 over Greens Br of Cabin Creek is a steel culvert carrying County Route 79/3 over Greens Br of Cabin Creek in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,834 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long.

CarriesCounty Route 79/3
CrossesGreens Br of Cabin Creek
Location3.70 MI N of CR 79/12
RouteCounty Highway 793
Coordinates38.13492, -81.44729
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2023)
Projected traffic1,834 by 2043
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 Greens Br of Cabin Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 79/3 over Greens Br of Cabin Creek 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 October 2024.

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

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

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

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.3 m).

Who owns County Route 79/3 over Greens Br of Cabin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.