US Bridges

Rand. Co. 33/14 over Taylor Run

PoorPosted for load

Randolph County, West Virginia · 0.11 Mi. S. JCT U.S. 33 · Structure no. 00000000042A176

Built
1915
110 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rand. Co. 33/14 over Taylor Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying Rand. Co. 33/14 over Taylor Run in Randolph County, West Virginia. It was built in 1915, so it is 110 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 37 by 2042. The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long and 18 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRand. Co. 33/14
CrossesTaylor Run
Location0.11 Mi. S. JCT U.S. 33
RouteCounty Highway 3314
CountyRandolph County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.90732, -79.69874
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
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating28 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.1 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.6 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2022)
Projected traffic37 by 2042
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rand. Co. 33/14 over Taylor Run built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rand. Co. 33/14 over Taylor 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Rand. Co. 33/14 over Taylor Run carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Rand. Co. 33/14 over Taylor Run?

The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Rand. Co. 33/14 over Taylor Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.