US Bridges

U. S. 33 over Roaring Creek

PoorPosted for load

Pendleton County, West Virginia · 0.07 MI E JCT CR 5/1 · Structure no. 00000000036A093

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
53 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U. S. 33 over Roaring Creek is a concrete slab carrying U. S. 33 over Roaring Creek in Pendleton County, West Virginia. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,436 by 2042. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 33 ft wide.

CarriesU. S. 33
CrossesRoaring Creek
Location0.07 MI E JCT CR 5/1
RouteU.S. Route 3300
Coordinates38.84698, -79.42187
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2022)
Projected traffic1,436 by 2042
Trucks10%
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$1.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U. S. 33 over Roaring Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is U. S. 33 over Roaring Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does U. S. 33 over Roaring Creek carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is U. S. 33 over Roaring Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns U. S. 33 over Roaring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.