US Bridges

County Route 33/1 over Hilly Upland Run

Fair

Lewis County, West Virginia · 0.06 MI E CO 13 · Structure no. 00000000021A095

Built
1918
107 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 33/1 over Hilly Upland Run is a concrete slab carrying County Route 33/1 over Hilly Upland Run in Lewis County, West Virginia. It was built in 1918, so it is 107 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.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 230 by 2038. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 21 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 33/1
CrossesHilly Upland Run
Location0.06 MI E CO 13
RouteCounty Highway 3301
CountyLewis County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.02287, -80.41504
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2018)
Projected traffic230 by 2038
Trucks9%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$550,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 33/1 over Hilly Upland Run built?

It was built in 1918, making it 107 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 33/1 over Hilly Upland 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 33/1 over Hilly Upland Run carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is County Route 33/1 over Hilly Upland Run?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 33/1 over Hilly Upland Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.