US Bridges

CR 19 over Hurricane Creek

Fair

Putnam County, West Virginia · 0.03 Mile North of CR 13 · Structure no. 00000000040A130

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
123 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 19 over Hurricane Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying CR 19 over Hurricane Creek in Putnam County, West Virginia. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,206 by 2042. The structure is 123 ft (37.6 m) long and 29 ft wide.

CarriesCR 19
CrossesHurricane Creek
Location0.03 Mile North of CR 13
RouteCounty Highway 19
Coordinates38.50467, -81.99717
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length123 ft (37.6 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2022)
Projected traffic1,206 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 19 over Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 19 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does CR 19 over Hurricane Creek carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 19 over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.6 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 19 over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.