US Bridges

Wv Route 37 over Hurricane Creek

Good

Wayne County, West Virginia · 0.02 Mile W. of C.R. 37/3 · Structure no. 00000000050A234

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv Route 37 over Hurricane Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv Route 37 over Hurricane Creek in Wayne County, West Virginia. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,026 by 2042. The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long and 28 ft wide.

CarriesWv Route 37
CrossesHurricane Creek
Location0.02 Mile W. of C.R. 37/3
RouteState Highway 3700
Coordinates38.14123, -82.56857
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length49 ft (14.8 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2022)
Projected traffic1,026 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 Wv Route 37 over Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv Route 37 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Wv Route 37 over Hurricane Creek carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Wv Route 37 over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Wv Route 37 over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.