US Bridges

US 33 over Mill Creek

Good

Jackson County, West Virginia · 0.05 Mile East of CR 15 · Structure no. 00000000018A233

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
247 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 33 over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 33 over Mill Creek in Jackson County, West Virginia. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 14,800 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,944 by 2042. The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long and 48 ft wide.

CarriesUS 33
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.05 Mile East of CR 15
RouteU.S. Route 33
Coordinates38.81894, -81.71542
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length247 ft (75.3 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,800 (2022)
Projected traffic18,944 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$500,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 33 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 33 over Mill 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US 33 over Mill Creek carry?

About 14,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 33 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns US 33 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.