US Bridges

US 33 over Middle Fork Reedy Creek

Fair

Roane County, West Virginia · 0.15 MI E of CR 13 · Structure no. 00000000044A066

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 33 over Middle Fork Reedy Creek is a concrete slab carrying US 33 over Middle Fork Reedy Creek in Roane County, West Virginia. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 6 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2039. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 33 ft wide.

CarriesUS 33
CrossesMiddle Fork Reedy Creek
Location0.15 MI E of CR 13
RouteU.S. Route 33
Coordinates38.82697, -81.46488
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2019)
Projected traffic2,400 by 2039
Trucks8%
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$600,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 33 over Middle Fork Reedy Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 33 over Middle Fork Reedy 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does US 33 over Middle Fork Reedy Creek carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 33 over Middle Fork Reedy Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US 33 over Middle Fork Reedy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.