US Bridges

CR 83 over Paint Creek

Good

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 0.92 MI N of Fayette CO L · Structure no. 00000000020A849

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
183 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 83 over Paint Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 83 over Paint Creek in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 90 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 118 by 2042. The structure is 183 ft (55.7 m) long and 32 ft wide.

CarriesCR 83
CrossesPaint Creek
Location0.92 MI N of Fayette CO L
RouteCounty Highway 83
Coordinates38.05088, -81.37522
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length183 ft (55.7 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2022)
Projected traffic118 by 2042
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 83 over Paint Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 83 over Paint Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does CR 83 over Paint Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 83 over Paint Creek?

The structure is 183 ft (55.7 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CR 83 over Paint Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.