US Bridges

US 33 over Stonecoal Creek

Good

Lewis County, West Virginia · 0.09 MI W of CO 14 · Structure no. 00000000021A215

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,700
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 33 over Stonecoal Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US 33 over Stonecoal Creek in Lewis County, West Virginia. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 11,700 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,280 by 2041. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 54 ft wide.

CarriesUS 33
CrossesStonecoal Creek
Location0.09 MI W of CO 14
RouteU.S. Route 3300
Coordinates39.03633, -80.4486
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,700 (2021)
Projected traffic12,280 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 33 over Stonecoal Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 33 over Stonecoal 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 US 33 over Stonecoal Creek carry?

About 11,700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 33 over Stonecoal Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns US 33 over Stonecoal Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.