US Bridges

County Route 1/3 over Little Hurricane Creek

Fair

Wayne County, West Virginia · 0.08 Miles from CR 37/3 · Structure no. 00000000050A249

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 1/3 over Little Hurricane Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 1/3 over Little Hurricane Creek in Wayne County, West Virginia. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 5 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 26 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 14 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 1/3
CrossesLittle Hurricane Creek
Location0.08 Miles from CR 37/3
RouteCounty Highway 13
CountyWayne County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.16719, -82.56499
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating13 US tons
Inventory rating6.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2024)
Projected traffic26 by 2044
Trucks3%
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 County Route 1/3 over Little Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 1/3 over Little 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 County Route 1/3 over Little Hurricane Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is County Route 1/3 over Little Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 1/3 over Little Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.