US Bridges

Wv 61 over CR 61/7 & Paint Creek

Fair

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 0.20 MI S of CR 83 · Structure no. 00000000020A776

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
377 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,900
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 61 over CR 61/7 & Paint Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 61 over CR 61/7 & Paint Creek in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 6 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,033 by 2040. The structure is 377 ft (114.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWv 61
CrossesCR 61/7 & Paint Creek
Location0.20 MI S of CR 83
RouteState Highway 6100
CountyKanawha County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.20477, -81.39307
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length377 ft (114.8 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2020)
Projected traffic2,033 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 Wv 61 over CR 61/7 & Paint Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 61 over CR 61/7 & Paint 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Wv 61 over CR 61/7 & Paint Creek carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Wv 61 over CR 61/7 & Paint Creek?

The structure is 377 ft (114.8 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 61 over CR 61/7 & Paint Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.