US Bridges

US 33 over Leading Creek

Fair

Randolph County, West Virginia · 0.13 Mi. E. Jct. CR.11 · Structure no. 00000000042A142

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
88 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 33 over Leading Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 33 over Leading Creek in Randolph County, West Virginia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 9,900 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,395 by 2042. The structure is 88 ft (26.9 m) long and 34 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 33
CrossesLeading Creek
Location0.13 Mi. E. Jct. CR.11
RouteU.S. Route 3300
CountyRandolph County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.9463, -79.85629
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.9 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,900 (2022)
Projected traffic10,395 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$950,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 33 over Leading Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 33 over Leading Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US 33 over Leading Creek carry?

About 9,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 33 over Leading Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.9 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US 33 over Leading Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.