US Bridges

Preston CO Rt 33/8 over Three Fork Creek

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Preston County, West Virginia · 0.37 MI North CO Rt 33/11 · Structure no. 00000000039A212

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
106 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Preston CO Rt 33/8 over Three Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Preston CO Rt 33/8 over Three Fork Creek in Preston County, West Virginia. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 140 by 2041. The structure is 106 ft (32.4 m) long and 15 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPreston CO Rt 33/8
CrossesThree Fork Creek
Location0.37 MI North CO Rt 33/11
RouteCounty Highway 3308
CountyPreston County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.42013, -79.88306
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.9 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length106 ft (32.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2019)
Projected traffic140 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 33/8 over Three Fork Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Preston CO Rt 33/8 over Three Fork Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2022.

How much traffic does Preston CO Rt 33/8 over Three Fork Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Preston CO Rt 33/8 over Three Fork Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Preston CO Rt 33/8 over Three Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.