US Bridges

I-64 EB over Hurricane Creek

Fair

Putnam County, West Virginia · 0.76 Mi. E. of CR 19 Sls · Structure no. 00000000040A066

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
137 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-64 EB over Hurricane Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-64 EB over Hurricane Creek in Putnam County, West Virginia. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 66 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 25,400 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,322 by 2042. The structure is 137 ft (41.7 m) long and 42 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-64 EB
CrossesHurricane Creek
Location0.76 Mi. E. of CR 19 Sls
RouteInterstate 64
CountyPutnam County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.44526, -82.00653
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length137 ft (41.7 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,400 (2022)
Projected traffic36,322 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$500,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-64 EB over Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is I-64 EB 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does I-64 EB over Hurricane Creek carry?

About 25,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is I-64 EB over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 137 ft (41.7 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I-64 EB over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.