US Bridges

US 33 over Laurel Run

Fair

Roane County, West Virginia · 0.36 MI W of CR 5/11 · Structure no. 00000000044A072

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
132 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 33 over Laurel Run is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 33 over Laurel Run in Roane County, West Virginia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,040 by 2039. The structure is 132 ft (40.1 m) long and 32 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 33
CrossesLaurel Run
Location0.36 MI W of CR 5/11
RouteU.S. Route 33
CountyRoane County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.80218, -81.22923
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length132 ft (40.1 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2019)
Projected traffic2,040 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$200,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 33 over Laurel Run built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 33 over Laurel Run 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US 33 over Laurel Run carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 33 over Laurel Run?

The structure is 132 ft (40.1 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns US 33 over Laurel Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.