CR 19 over Hurricane Creek
PoorPosted for loadPutnam County, West Virginia · 0.05 MI South of CR 19/1 · Structure no. 00000000040A016
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 174 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 19 over Hurricane Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 19 over Hurricane Creek in Putnam 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 670 by 2043. The structure is 174 ft (52.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 19 over Hurricane Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 19 over Hurricane 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does CR 19 over Hurricane Creek carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is CR 19 over Hurricane Creek?
The structure is 174 ft (52.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns CR 19 over Hurricane Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.