US Bridges

CR 79/35 over Cabin Creek

PoorPosted for load

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mile W of CR 79/35 · Structure no. 00000000020A764

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 79/35 over Cabin Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 79/35 over Cabin Creek in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 39 by 2043. The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long and 15 ft wide.

CarriesCR 79/35
CrossesCabin Creek
Location0.01 Mile W of CR 79/35
RouteCounty Highway 7935
Coordinates38.10683, -81.44907
Functional classUrban Local

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length56 ft (17.2 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.9 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2023)
Projected traffic39 by 2043
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$550,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 79/35 over Cabin Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 79/35 over Cabin 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CR 79/35 over Cabin Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 79/35 over Cabin Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns CR 79/35 over Cabin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.