US Bridges

Wv 34 over Harvey Creek

Good

Lincoln County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI South of CR 34/1 · Structure no. 00000000022A114

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 34 over Harvey Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Wv 34 over Harvey Creek in Lincoln County, West Virginia. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,575 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long.

CarriesWv 34
CrossesHarvey Creek
Location0.01 MI South of CR 34/1
RouteState Highway 3400
Coordinates38.32333, -82.0569
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2022)
Projected traffic1,575 by 2042
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 Wv 34 over Harvey Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 34 over Harvey 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Wv 34 over Harvey Creek carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Wv 34 over Harvey Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns Wv 34 over Harvey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.