US Bridges

County Rt 19/1 over Hurricane Creek

Fair

Putnam County, West Virginia · 0.02 Mile N of CR 19 · Structure no. 00000000040A137

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
115 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Rt 19/1 over Hurricane Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying County Rt 19/1 over Hurricane Creek in Putnam County, West Virginia. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13 by 2042. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 12 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Rt 19/1
CrossesHurricane Creek
Location0.02 Mile N of CR 19
RouteCounty Highway 191
CountyPutnam County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.51887, -81.995
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.6 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2022)
Projected traffic13 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$800,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Rt 19/1 over Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Rt 19/1 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does County Rt 19/1 over Hurricane Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is County Rt 19/1 over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns County Rt 19/1 over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.