US Bridges

US 33 over Joes Run

Fair

Jackson County, West Virginia · 0.12 Mile West of CR 14 · Structure no. 00000000018A129

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 33 over Joes Run is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 33 over Joes Run in Jackson County, West Virginia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,736 by 2042. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 38 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 33
CrossesJoes Run
Location0.12 Mile West of CR 14
RouteU.S. Route 33
CountyJackson County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.81932, -81.6195
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,700 (2022)
Projected traffic4,736 by 2042
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$156,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 33 over Joes Run built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 33 over Joes 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does US 33 over Joes Run carry?

About 3,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 33 over Joes Run?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns US 33 over Joes Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.