US Bridges

Wv 83 over Barrenshe Creek

PoorPosted for load

McDowell County, West Virginia · 0.15 MI E of CR 83/20 · Structure no. 00000000024A169

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 83 over Barrenshe Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Wv 83 over Barrenshe Creek in McDowell County, West Virginia. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,276 by 2040. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 46 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWv 83
CrossesBarrenshe Creek
Location0.15 MI E of CR 83/20
RouteState Highway 8300
CountyMcDowell County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.32117, -81.69392
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2020)
Projected traffic1,276 by 2040
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$600,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 83 over Barrenshe Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 83 over Barrenshe Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Wv 83 over Barrenshe Creek carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Wv 83 over Barrenshe Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 83 over Barrenshe Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.