US Bridges

United States 33 over Laurel Fork River

Good

Randolph County, West Virginia · 0.12 Mi. East of CR 5/14 · Structure no. 00000000042A253

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
142 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

United States 33 over Laurel Fork River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying United States 33 over Laurel Fork River in Randolph County, West Virginia. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger than the West Virginia average of 44.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,835 by 2042. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 34 ft wide.

CarriesUnited States 33
CrossesLaurel Fork River
Location0.12 Mi. East of CR 5/14
RouteU.S. Route 3300
Coordinates38.88418, -79.59922
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2022)
Projected traffic2,835 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was United States 33 over Laurel Fork River built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is United States 33 over Laurel Fork River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does United States 33 over Laurel Fork River carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is United States 33 over Laurel Fork River?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns United States 33 over Laurel Fork River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.