Wv 34 over Hurricane Creek
PoorPutnam County, West Virginia · 0.60 MI N of CR 60/2 · Structure no. 00000000040A030
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 115 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,600
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wv 34 over Hurricane Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 34 over Hurricane Creek in Putnam County, West Virginia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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.
It carries about 5,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,992 by 2042. The structure is 115 ft (35 m) long and 47 ft wide.
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 Wv 34 over Hurricane Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wv 34 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Wv 34 over Hurricane Creek carry?
About 5,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Wv 34 over Hurricane Creek?
The structure is 115 ft (35 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Wv 34 over Hurricane Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.