US Bridges

CR 79/3 over Bear Hollow Creek

Poor

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 0.89 MI N of Delta Rt 7 · Structure no. 00000000020A724

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 79/3 over Bear Hollow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 79/3 over Bear Hollow Creek in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,751 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 22 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 79/3
CrossesBear Hollow Creek
Location0.89 MI N of Delta Rt 7
RouteCounty Highway 793
CountyKanawha County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.10427, -81.44309
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2020)
Projected traffic2,751 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$400,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 79/3 over Bear Hollow Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 79/3 over Bear Hollow Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2022.

How much traffic does CR 79/3 over Bear Hollow Creek carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 79/3 over Bear Hollow Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CR 79/3 over Bear Hollow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.