US Bridges

Us. 33 over Horsecamp Run

PoorPosted for load

Randolph County, West Virginia · 0.03 Mi. W. of WV.32 · Structure no. 00000000042A079

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Us. 33 over Horsecamp Run is a concrete channel beam carrying Us. 33 over Horsecamp Run in Randolph County, West Virginia. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,205 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 30 ft wide.

CarriesUs. 33
CrossesHorsecamp Run
Location0.03 Mi. W. of WV.32
RouteU.S. Route 3300
Coordinates38.92053, -79.52487
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2022)
Projected traffic2,205 by 2042
Trucks11%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Us. 33 over Horsecamp Run built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Us. 33 over Horsecamp Run 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 2024.

How much traffic does Us. 33 over Horsecamp Run carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Us. 33 over Horsecamp Run?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Us. 33 over Horsecamp Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.