CR 79/1 over Dry Branch Cabin Creek
FairKanawha County, West Virginia · 0.95 M East of CR 79/3 · Structure no. 00000000020A788
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 79/1 over Dry Branch Cabin Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 79/1 over Dry Branch Cabin Creek in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 393 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 22 ft wide.
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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 79/1 over Dry Branch Cabin Creek built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 79/1 over Dry Branch 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 79/1 over Dry Branch Cabin Creek carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CR 79/1 over Dry Branch Cabin Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns CR 79/1 over Dry Branch Cabin Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.