US Bridges

County Route 33/3 over Farley Branch

Poor

Raleigh County, West Virginia · 0.09 Mile E of CO 33 · Structure no. 00000000041A129

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 33/3 over Farley Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 33/3 over Farley Branch in Raleigh County, West Virginia. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 85 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.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 74 by 2040. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 14 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 33/3
CrossesFarley Branch
Location0.09 Mile E of CO 33
RouteCounty Highway 3303
CountyRaleigh County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.62931, -81.27622
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2020)
Projected traffic74 by 2040
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 County Route 33/3 over Farley Branch built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is County Route 33/3 over Farley Branch 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 33/3 over Farley Branch carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is County Route 33/3 over Farley Branch?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 33/3 over Farley Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.