US Bridges

US Route 33 over Polk Creek

Fair

Lewis County, West Virginia · 0.23 MI E of CO 119/15 · Structure no. 00000000021A090

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Route 33 over Polk Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying US Route 33 over Polk Creek in Lewis County, West Virginia. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,400 by 2038. The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS Route 33
CrossesPolk Creek
Location0.23 MI E of CO 119/15
RouteU.S. Route 3300
CountyLewis County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.048, -80.47967
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length64 ft (19.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2018)
Projected traffic13,400 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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$900,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US Route 33 over Polk Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Route 33 over Polk 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US Route 33 over Polk Creek carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US Route 33 over Polk Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US Route 33 over Polk Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.