US Bridges

US 33 (t) over Henry Fk of L. Kanawha R

Fair

Roane County, West Virginia · 0.09 Mi. W. of CR 5/1 · Structure no. 00000000044A173

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
189 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,700
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 33 (t) over Henry Fk of L. Kanawha R is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 33 (t) over Henry Fk of L. Kanawha R in Roane County, West Virginia. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 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 189 ft (57.7 m) long and 43 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 33 (t)
CrossesHenry Fk of L. Kanawha R
Location0.09 Mi. W. of CR 5/1
RouteU.S. Route 33
CountyRoane County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.80268, -81.22495
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating23 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length189 ft (57.7 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 33 (t) over Henry Fk of L. Kanawha R built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 33 (t) over Henry Fk of L. Kanawha R 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US 33 (t) over Henry Fk of L. Kanawha R carry?

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

How long is US 33 (t) over Henry Fk of L. Kanawha R?

The structure is 189 ft (57.7 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 33 (t) over Henry Fk of L. Kanawha R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.