US Bridges

Preston CO Rt 33 over Threefork Creek

Fair

Preston County, West Virginia · 0.14 MI South CO Rt 35 · Structure no. 00000000039A083

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
121 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Preston CO Rt 33 over Threefork Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Preston CO Rt 33 over Threefork Creek in Preston County, West Virginia. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 775 by 2041. The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long and 24 ft wide.

CarriesPreston CO Rt 33
CrossesThreefork Creek
Location0.14 MI South CO Rt 35
RouteCounty Highway 3300
Coordinates39.43808, -79.8483
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: 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 rating98 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length121 ft (37 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2022)
Projected traffic775 by 2041
Trucks7%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Preston CO Rt 33 over Threefork Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Preston CO Rt 33 over Threefork 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Preston CO Rt 33 over Threefork Creek carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Preston CO Rt 33 over Threefork Creek?

The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Preston CO Rt 33 over Threefork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.