US Bridges

Wv 817 over Little Hurricane Creek

Fair

Putnam County, West Virginia · 0.47 MI N of Wv 34 · Structure no. 00000000040A093

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
200 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 817 over Little Hurricane Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 817 over Little Hurricane Creek in Putnam County, West Virginia. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 9,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,439 by 2042. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 44 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWv 817
CrossesLittle Hurricane Creek
Location0.47 MI N of Wv 34
RouteState Highway 817
CountyPutnam County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.52277, -81.9182
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,300 (2022)
Projected traffic11,439 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 817 over Little Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 817 over Little 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Wv 817 over Little Hurricane Creek carry?

About 9,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Wv 817 over Little Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 817 over Little Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.