US Bridges

County Route 48 over Hurricane Creek

Fair

Putnam County, West Virginia · 0.02 MI E of US 60 F · Structure no. 00000000040A100

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 48 over Hurricane Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying County Route 48 over Hurricane Creek in Putnam County, West Virginia. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 469 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 48
CrossesHurricane Creek
Location0.02 MI E of US 60 F
RouteCounty Highway 48
CountyPutnam County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.41125, -81.99277
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2022)
Projected traffic469 by 2042
Trucks4%
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$200,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 48 over Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 48 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 48 over Hurricane Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is County Route 48 over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns County Route 48 over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.