US Bridges

US 33 over Stewart Creek

Good

Gilmer County, West Virginia · 0.26 MI W of CO 119/4 · Structure no. 00000000011A077

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,400
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 33 over Stewart Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 33 over Stewart Creek in Gilmer County, West Virginia. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 71 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,470 by 2038. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 28 ft wide.

CarriesUS 33
CrossesStewart Creek
Location0.26 MI W of CO 119/4
RouteU.S. Route 3300
Coordinates38.96047, -80.76505
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 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$250,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 33 over Stewart Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is US 33 over Stewart Creek 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 US 33 over Stewart Creek carry?

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

How long is US 33 over Stewart Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns US 33 over Stewart Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.