CR 79/4 over Cabin Creek
FairKanawha County, West Virginia · 0.59 MI N of CR 79/3 · Structure no. 00000000020A756
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 98 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 80
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 79/4 over Cabin Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 79/4 over Cabin Creek in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 105 by 2040. The structure is 98 ft (29.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 79/4 over Cabin Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 79/4 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 2024.
How much traffic does CR 79/4 over Cabin Creek carry?
About 80 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CR 79/4 over Cabin Creek?
The structure is 98 ft (29.8 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns CR 79/4 over Cabin Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.