US Bridges

County Rt 83/1 over Paint Creek

Good

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 0.01 M S of CR 83 · Structure no. 00000000020A739

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
138 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Rt 83/1 over Paint Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Rt 83/1 over Paint Creek in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 52 by 2042. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 28 ft wide.

CarriesCounty Rt 83/1
CrossesPaint Creek
Location0.01 M S of CR 83
RouteCounty Highway 8301
Coordinates38.15736, -81.40656
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2022)
Projected traffic52 by 2042
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 Rt 83/1 over Paint Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Rt 83/1 over Paint 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does County Rt 83/1 over Paint Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Rt 83/1 over Paint Creek?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Rt 83/1 over Paint Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.