US Bridges

Wv 34 over Hurricane Creek

FairPosted for load

Putnam County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI N of CR 34/34 · Structure no. 00000000040A029

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 34 over Hurricane Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 34 over Hurricane Creek in Putnam County, West Virginia. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,444 by 2042. The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long and 27 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWv 34
CrossesHurricane Creek
Location0.01 MI N of CR 34/34
RouteState Highway 34
CountyPutnam County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.40752, -82.01302
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length65 ft (19.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2022)
Projected traffic3,444 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$900,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 34 over Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 34 over Hurricane Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Wv 34 over Hurricane Creek carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Wv 34 over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 34 over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.