US Bridges

US 33 over Left Fork of Reedy Creek

Good

Roane County, West Virginia · 0.10 Mile East of CR 5/8 · Structure no. 00000000044A149

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,300
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 33 over Left Fork of Reedy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 33 over Left Fork of Reedy Creek in Roane County, West Virginia. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,760 by 2039. The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long and 39 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 33
CrossesLeft Fork of Reedy Creek
Location0.10 Mile East of CR 5/8
RouteU.S. Route 33
CountyRoane County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.79174, -81.43965
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length76 ft (23.1 m)
Longest span72 ft (22 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2019)
Projected traffic2,760 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$350,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 33 over Left Fork of Reedy Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 33 over Left Fork of Reedy Creek 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 September 2021.

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

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 33 over Left Fork of Reedy Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (22 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US 33 over Left Fork of Reedy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.