County Route 23 over Hurricane Creek
PoorRoane County, West Virginia · 0.08 M South of CR 23/3 · Structure no. 00000000044A043
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 22 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 23 over Hurricane Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 23 over Hurricane Creek in Roane County, West Virginia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 16 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Route 23 over Hurricane Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Route 23 over Hurricane Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does County Route 23 over Hurricane Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is County Route 23 over Hurricane Creek?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 23 over Hurricane Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.