US Bridges

Us. 33 over Briery Gap Run

PoorPosted for load

Pendleton County, West Virginia · 0.07 Mi. E. of CR 33/4 · Structure no. 00000000036A096

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Us. 33 over Briery Gap Run is a concrete culvert carrying Us. 33 over Briery Gap Run in Pendleton County, West Virginia. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 4 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,676 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long.

Location

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CarriesUs. 33
CrossesBriery Gap Run
Location0.07 Mi. E. of CR 33/4
RouteU.S. Route 3300
CountyPendleton County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.7166, -79.4606
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2022)
Projected traffic1,676 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Us. 33 over Briery Gap Run built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is Us. 33 over Briery Gap Run 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Us. 33 over Briery Gap Run carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Us. 33 over Briery Gap Run?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m).

Who owns Us. 33 over Briery Gap Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.