US Bridges

County Rt 79/3 over Ten Mile Fk of Cabin CR

Fair

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 2.08 Mile S of CR 76 · Structure no. 00000000020A796

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
650
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Rt 79/3 over Ten Mile Fk of Cabin CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Rt 79/3 over Ten Mile Fk of Cabin CR 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.

It carries about 650 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 851 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 24 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Rt 79/3
CrossesTen Mile Fk of Cabin CR
Location2.08 Mile S of CR 76
RouteCounty Highway 793
CountyKanawha County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.03953, -81.45628
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length35 ft (10.8 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 traffic650 (2020)
Projected traffic851 by 2040
Trucks6%
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 County Rt 79/3 over Ten Mile Fk of Cabin CR built?

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

What condition is County Rt 79/3 over Ten Mile Fk of Cabin CR 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does County Rt 79/3 over Ten Mile Fk of Cabin CR carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Rt 79/3 over Ten Mile Fk of Cabin CR?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Rt 79/3 over Ten Mile Fk of Cabin CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.