US Bridges

US 60 over Hurricane Creek

Fair

Putnam County, West Virginia · 0.6 MI E of CR 60/13 · Structure no. 00000000040A116

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,953
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 over Hurricane Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 60 over Hurricane Creek in Putnam County, West Virginia. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 4,953 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,687 by 2039. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 60
CrossesHurricane Creek
Location0.6 MI E of CR 60/13
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyPutnam County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.4019, -81.93023
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,953 (2019)
Projected traffic6,687 by 2039
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 km)
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$125,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 60 over Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

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 4,953 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is US 60 over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns US 60 over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.