US Bridges

CR 33/8 over Bickle Run

PoorPosted for load

Randolph County, West Virginia · 0.77 Mi. W. JCT US 33 · Structure no. 00000000042A201

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 33/8 over Bickle Run is a concrete culvert carrying CR 33/8 over Bickle Run 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 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 183 by 2042. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long.

Location

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CarriesCR 33/8
CrossesBickle Run
Location0.77 Mi. W. JCT US 33
RouteCounty Highway 3308
CountyRandolph County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.91045, -79.71166
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic183 by 2042
Trucks5%
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$950,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 33/8 over Bickle Run built?

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

What condition is CR 33/8 over Bickle 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does CR 33/8 over Bickle Run carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 33/8 over Bickle Run?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns CR 33/8 over Bickle Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.