US Bridges

US 33 over Sandy Creek

Fair

Jackson County, West Virginia · 0.18 Mile East of Wv 68 · Structure no. 00000000018A191

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
305 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 33 over Sandy Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 33 over Sandy Creek in Jackson County, West Virginia. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 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 10,200 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,056 by 2042. The structure is 305 ft (92.9 m) long and 45 ft wide.

CarriesUS 33
CrossesSandy Creek
Location0.18 Mile East of Wv 68
RouteU.S. Route 33
Coordinates38.93721, -81.75014
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length305 ft (92.9 m)
Longest span118 ft (35.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,200 (2022)
Projected traffic13,056 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$374,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 33 over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 33 over Sandy 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US 33 over Sandy Creek carry?

About 10,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 33 over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 305 ft (92.9 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (35.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 33 over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.