US Bridges

U.S. Route 33 over Left Fork of Reedy Creek

Good

Roane County, West Virginia · 0.06 MI West of CR 10 · Structure no. 00000000044A197

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
421 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. Route 33 over Left Fork of Reedy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. Route 33 over Left Fork of Reedy Creek in Roane County, West Virginia. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2042. The structure is 421 ft (128.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesU.S. Route 33
CrossesLeft Fork of Reedy Creek
Location0.06 MI West of CR 10
RouteU.S. Route 33
Coordinates38.8174, -81.43068
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length421 ft (128.2 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2022)
Projected traffic2,400 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
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 U.S. Route 33 over Left Fork of Reedy Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. Route 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does U.S. Route 33 over Left Fork of Reedy Creek carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is U.S. Route 33 over Left Fork of Reedy Creek?

The structure is 421 ft (128.2 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. Route 33 over Left Fork of Reedy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.