US Bridges

CR 79/3 over Cabin Ck at Dry Branch

Good

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 1.7MI South of WV61 · Structure no. 00000000020A954

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
157 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 79/3 over Cabin Ck at Dry Branch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 79/3 over Cabin Ck at Dry Branch in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,716 by 2042. The structure is 157 ft (48 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 79/3
CrossesCabin Ck at Dry Branch
Location1.7MI South of WV61
RouteCounty Highway 793
CountyKanawha County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.18214, -81.46837
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length157 ft (48 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,600 (2022)
Projected traffic4,716 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 CR 79/3 over Cabin Ck at Dry Branch built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 79/3 over Cabin Ck at Dry Branch 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does CR 79/3 over Cabin Ck at Dry Branch carry?

About 3,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 79/3 over Cabin Ck at Dry Branch?

The structure is 157 ft (48 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns CR 79/3 over Cabin Ck at Dry Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.