US Bridges

Preston CO Rt 33 over Cooks Run

Fair

Preston County, West Virginia · 0.32 MI North CO Rt 33/11 · Structure no. 00000000039A078

Built
1917
108 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Preston CO Rt 33 over Cooks Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying Preston CO Rt 33 over Cooks Run in Preston County, West Virginia. It was built in 1917, so it is 108 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 18 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPreston CO Rt 33
CrossesCooks Run
Location0.32 MI North CO Rt 33/11
RouteCounty Highway 3300
CountyPreston County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.39853, -79.86826
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2022)
Projected traffic280 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$468,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Preston CO Rt 33 over Cooks Run built?

It was built in 1917, making it 108 years old in 2025.

What condition is Preston CO Rt 33 over Cooks Run 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 2024.

How much traffic does Preston CO Rt 33 over Cooks Run carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Preston CO Rt 33 over Cooks Run?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Preston CO Rt 33 over Cooks Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.