US Bridges

Us. 60 over Hurricane Creek

Fair

Putnam County, West Virginia · 0.59 MI E of CR 60/27 · Structure no. 00000000040A057

Built
1943
82 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,700
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Us. 60 over Hurricane Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Us. 60 over Hurricane Creek in Putnam County, West Virginia. It was built in 1943 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 82 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.

It carries about 4,700 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,345 by 2040. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 44 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUs. 60
CrossesHurricane Creek
Location0.59 MI E of CR 60/27
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyPutnam County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.41582, -82.02008
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating79 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,700 (2020)
Projected traffic6,345 by 2040
Trucks22%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$250,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Us. 60 over Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Us. 60 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Us. 60 over Hurricane Creek carry?

About 4,700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Us. 60 over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Us. 60 over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.