US Bridges

CR 79/14 over Cabin Creek

Fair

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI W of CR 79/3 · Structure no. 00000000020A746

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 79/14 over Cabin Creek is a steel culvert carrying CR 79/14 over Cabin Creek in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 92 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long and 12 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 79/14
CrossesCabin Creek
Location0.01 MI W of CR 79/3
RouteCounty Highway 7914
CountyKanawha County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.08886, -81.44779
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.7 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width10 ft (3.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2022)
Projected traffic92 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$150,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 79/14 over Cabin Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 79/14 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does CR 79/14 over Cabin Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 79/14 over Cabin Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns CR 79/14 over Cabin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.