US Bridges

US 33 over White Oak Run

Fair

Gilmer County, West Virginia · 0.13 MI E CO 19 · Structure no. 00000000011A068

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
900
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 33 over White Oak Run is a concrete slab carrying US 33 over White Oak Run in Gilmer County, West Virginia. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 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 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 945 by 2038. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 29 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 33
CrossesWhite Oak Run
Location0.13 MI E CO 19
RouteU.S. Route 3300
CountyGilmer County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.8535, -80.93577
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2018)
Projected traffic945 by 2038
Trucks8%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$325,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 33 over White Oak Run built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 33 over White Oak Run 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US 33 over White Oak Run carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 33 over White Oak Run?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns US 33 over White Oak Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.