US 33 over West Fk Little Kanawha R
PoorCalhoun County, West Virginia · 0.07 MI W CR 18 · Structure no. 00000000007A057
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 173 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,800
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 33 over West Fk Little Kanawha R is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 33 over West Fk Little Kanawha R in Calhoun County, West Virginia. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,890 by 2042. The structure is 173 ft (52.6 m) long and 36 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 33 over West Fk Little Kanawha R built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 33 over West Fk Little Kanawha R 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does US 33 over West Fk Little Kanawha R carry?
About 1,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US 33 over West Fk Little Kanawha R?
The structure is 173 ft (52.6 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns US 33 over West Fk Little Kanawha R?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.