US Bridges

US 33 over Grandcamp Run

Poor

Gilmer County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI E of CO 119/11 · Structure no. 00000000011A075

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,400
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 33 over Grandcamp Run is a concrete slab carrying US 33 over Grandcamp Run in Gilmer County, West Virginia. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,470 by 2038. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 33
CrossesGrandcamp Run
Location0.01 MI E of CO 119/11
RouteU.S. Route 3300
CountyGilmer County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.91756, -80.86818
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2018)
Projected traffic1,470 by 2038
Trucks10%
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$520,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 33 over Grandcamp Run built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 33 over Grandcamp Run 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does US 33 over Grandcamp Run carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 33 over Grandcamp Run?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US 33 over Grandcamp Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.