US Bridges

US 35 SB over Hurricane Creek

Good

Putnam County, West Virginia · 0.44 MI S of CR 19 · Structure no. 00000000040A156

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
184 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,900
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 35 SB over Hurricane Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 35 SB over Hurricane Creek in Putnam County, West Virginia. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 14,900 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,115 by 2040. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 45 ft wide.

CarriesUS 35 SB
CrossesHurricane Creek
Location0.44 MI S of CR 19
RouteU.S. Route 35
Coordinates38.54569, -81.97345
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length184 ft (56.1 m)
Longest span181 ft (55.2 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,900 (2020)
Projected traffic20,115 by 2040
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 US 35 SB over Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 35 SB over Hurricane Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does US 35 SB over Hurricane Creek carry?

About 14,900 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is US 35 SB over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 181 ft (55.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 35 SB over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.