US Bridges

CR 33 Sls over Poplar Fk of Mill CR

Fair

Putnam County, West Virginia · 0.65 MI E of CR 46 Sls · Structure no. 00000000040A027

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 33 Sls over Poplar Fk of Mill CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 33 Sls over Poplar Fk of Mill CR in Putnam County, West Virginia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 7,300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,782 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 36 ft wide.

CarriesCR 33 Sls
CrossesPoplar Fk of Mill CR
Location0.65 MI E of CR 46 Sls
RouteCounty Highway 33
Coordinates38.45056, -81.93171
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,300 (2022)
Projected traffic9,782 by 2042
Trucks4%
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 CR 33 Sls over Poplar Fk of Mill CR built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 33 Sls over Poplar Fk of Mill CR 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does CR 33 Sls over Poplar Fk of Mill CR carry?

About 7,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 33 Sls over Poplar Fk of Mill CR?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns CR 33 Sls over Poplar Fk of Mill CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.