Wv Route 817 over Hurricane Creek
FairPutnam County, West Virginia · 1.05 MI N of CR 32 · Structure no. 00000000040A094
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 234 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,400
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wv Route 817 over Hurricane Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv Route 817 over 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 5 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,952 by 2042. The structure is 234 ft (71.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wv Route 817 over Hurricane Creek built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wv Route 817 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Wv Route 817 over Hurricane Creek carry?
About 2,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Wv Route 817 over Hurricane Creek?
The structure is 234 ft (71.2 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Wv Route 817 over Hurricane Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.