US Bridges

US 33 over Cedar Creek

Good

Gilmer County, West Virginia · 0.07 MI E CO 119/13 · Structure no. 00000000011A130

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
174 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 33 over Cedar Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 33 over Cedar Creek in Gilmer County, West Virginia. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 945 by 2038. The structure is 174 ft (52.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesUS 33
CrossesCedar Creek
Location0.07 MI E CO 119/13
RouteU.S. Route 3300
Coordinates38.91101, -80.86877
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 inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length174 ft (52.9 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2018)
Projected traffic945 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 33 over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 33 over Cedar 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 July 2022.

How much traffic does US 33 over Cedar Creek carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 33 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 174 ft (52.9 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US 33 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.