US Bridges

Wv Rt 34 over Hurricane Creek

Fair

Putnam County, West Virginia · 0.70 MI N of Creek 34/31 · Structure no. 00000000040A134

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
111 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv Rt 34 over Hurricane Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv Rt 34 over Hurricane Creek in Putnam County, West Virginia. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 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 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,220 by 2042. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 53 ft wide.

CarriesWv Rt 34
CrossesHurricane Creek
Location0.70 MI N of Creek 34/31
RouteState Highway 34
Coordinates38.43719, -82.00074
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.7 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,000 (2022)
Projected traffic17,220 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Wv Rt 34 over Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv Rt 34 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 Wv Rt 34 over Hurricane Creek carry?

About 14,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Wv Rt 34 over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.7 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Wv Rt 34 over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.