Preston CO Rt 33/5 over Fields Creek
PoorPosted for loadPreston County, West Virginia · 0.45 MI South CO Rt 29 · Structure no. 00000000039A085
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Other
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Preston CO Rt 33/5 over Fields Creek is a steel other carrying Preston CO Rt 33/5 over Fields Creek in Preston County, West Virginia. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 12 ft wide.
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Preston CO Rt 33/5 over Fields Creek built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is Preston CO Rt 33/5 over Fields 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Preston CO Rt 33/5 over Fields Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Preston CO Rt 33/5 over Fields Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns Preston CO Rt 33/5 over Fields Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.