US Bridges

County Road 33/8 over Shavers Fork Cheat River

PoorPosted for load

Randolph County, West Virginia · 0.03 Mi.E. of CR 5/12 · Structure no. 00000000042A080

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
226 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 33/8 over Shavers Fork Cheat River is a steel truss - thru carrying County Road 33/8 over Shavers Fork Cheat River in Randolph County, West Virginia. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 731 by 2042. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 33/8
CrossesShavers Fork Cheat River
Location0.03 Mi.E. of CR 5/12
RouteCounty Highway 3308
CountyRandolph County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.91318, -79.77027
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length226 ft (68.9 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2022)
Projected traffic731 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
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$6 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 33/8 over Shavers Fork Cheat River built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 33/8 over Shavers Fork Cheat River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 33/8 over Shavers Fork Cheat River carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Road 33/8 over Shavers Fork Cheat River?

The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 33/8 over Shavers Fork Cheat River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.