US Bridges

CR 79/3 over Tenmile Fk of Cabin Ck

FairPosted for load

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 2.54 Mile S of CR 76 · Structure no. 00000000020A780

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
600
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 79/3 over Tenmile Fk of Cabin Ck is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 79/3 over Tenmile Fk of Cabin Ck in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 85 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 786 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 24 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 79/3
CrossesTenmile Fk of Cabin Ck
Location2.54 Mile S of CR 76
RouteCounty Highway 793
CountyKanawha County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.03307, -81.45403
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2021)
Projected traffic786 by 2041
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 CR 79/3 over Tenmile Fk of Cabin Ck built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is CR 79/3 over Tenmile Fk of Cabin Ck 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does CR 79/3 over Tenmile Fk of Cabin Ck carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 79/3 over Tenmile Fk of Cabin Ck?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 79/3 over Tenmile Fk of Cabin Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.