Wv 34 over Little Hurricane Creek
FairPutnam County, West Virginia · 0.30 Mi. S. of US 35 · Structure no. 00000000040A128
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 181 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,500
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wv 34 over Little Hurricane Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 34 over Little Hurricane Creek in Putnam County, West Virginia. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 76 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 8,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,455 by 2040. The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wv 34 over Little Hurricane Creek built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is Wv 34 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Wv 34 over Little Hurricane Creek carry?
About 8,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Wv 34 over Little Hurricane Creek?
The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Wv 34 over Little Hurricane Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.