US Bridges

US 33 over Tanner Run

Good

Roane County, West Virginia · 0.05 MI E of Wv 14 · Structure no. 00000000044A069

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,100
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 33 over Tanner Run is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 33 over Tanner Run in Roane County, West Virginia. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 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 6,100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,320 by 2039. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long.

CarriesUS 33
CrossesTanner Run
Location0.05 MI E of Wv 14
RouteU.S. Route 33
Coordinates38.80359, -81.35363
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,100 (2019)
Projected traffic7,320 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
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 US 33 over Tanner Run built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 33 over Tanner Run 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US 33 over Tanner Run carry?

About 6,100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 33 over Tanner Run?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns US 33 over Tanner Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.