US Bridges

Us. 33 over Mill Creek

Fair

Jackson County, West Virginia · 0.13 Mi. W. of Cr. 5/9 · Structure no. 00000000018A127

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
162 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,200
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Us. 33 over Mill Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Us. 33 over Mill Creek in Jackson County, West Virginia. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 6,200 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,936 by 2039. The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long and 36 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUs. 33
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.13 Mi. W. of Cr. 5/9
RouteU.S. Route 33
CountyJackson County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.82061, -81.72619
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length162 ft (49.5 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,200 (2019)
Projected traffic7,936 by 2039
Trucks11%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Us. 33 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Us. 33 over Mill Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Us. 33 over Mill Creek carry?

About 6,200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Us. 33 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Us. 33 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.