US Bridges

Route 33 over Kephart Run

Good

Rockingham County, Virginia · 3.46 Rt 847-7.39 W. Va. · Structure no. 000000000026058

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,647
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 33 over Kephart Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 33 over Kephart Run in Rockingham County, Virginia. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,647 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,836 by 2045. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 33
CrossesKephart Run
Location3.46 Rt 847-7.39 W. Va.
RouteU.S. Route 33
CountyRockingham County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.54683, -79.06682
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,647 (2022)
Projected traffic1,836 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed60.3 mi (97 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Route 33 over Kephart Run built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 33 over Kephart Run 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Route 33 over Kephart Run carry?

About 1,647 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Route 33 over Kephart Run?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Route 33 over Kephart Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.