US Bridges

US 33 over Stonecoal Creek

Fair

Lewis County, West Virginia · 0.09 MI W of CO 119/21 · Structure no. 00000000021A153

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
143 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,450
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 33 over Stonecoal Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 33 over Stonecoal Creek in Lewis County, West Virginia. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 5 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 7,450 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,820 by 2038. The structure is 143 ft (43.7 m) long and 30 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 33
CrossesStonecoal Creek
Location0.09 MI W of CO 119/21
RouteU.S. Route 3300
CountyLewis County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.00501, -80.39252
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length143 ft (43.7 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,450 (2018)
Projected traffic7,820 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.3 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 33 over Stonecoal Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 33 over Stonecoal Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US 33 over Stonecoal Creek carry?

About 7,450 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 33 over Stonecoal Creek?

The structure is 143 ft (43.7 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns US 33 over Stonecoal Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.