US Bridges

County Route 33/12 over Copper Fk L Fk Sandy Ck

FairPosted for load

Jackson County, West Virginia · 0.07 Mile West CR 33/8 · Structure no. 00000000018A135

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 33/12 over Copper Fk L Fk Sandy Ck is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 33/12 over Copper Fk L Fk Sandy Ck in Jackson County, West Virginia. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,160 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 21 ft wide.

CarriesCounty Route 33/12
CrossesCopper Fk L Fk Sandy Ck
Location0.07 Mile West CR 33/8
RouteCounty Highway 3312
Coordinates38.91059, -81.66739
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2022)
Projected traffic1,160 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$450,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 33/12 over Copper Fk L Fk Sandy Ck built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 33/12 over Copper Fk L Fk Sandy Ck 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 33/12 over Copper Fk L Fk Sandy Ck carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Route 33/12 over Copper Fk L Fk Sandy Ck?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 33/12 over Copper Fk L Fk Sandy Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.