US Bridges

Preston CO Rt 33 over Cooks Run

Poor

Preston County, West Virginia · 0.21 MI South CO Rt 37 · Structure no. 00000000039A080

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Preston CO Rt 33 over Cooks Run is a concrete slab carrying Preston CO Rt 33 over Cooks Run in Preston County, West Virginia. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 19 ft wide.

CarriesPreston CO Rt 33
CrossesCooks Run
Location0.21 MI South CO Rt 37
RouteCounty Highway 3300
Coordinates39.40423, -79.86693
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2022)
Projected traffic350 by 2041
Trucks7%
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 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 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Preston CO Rt 33 over Cooks Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

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

About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Preston CO Rt 33 over Cooks Run?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Preston CO Rt 33 over Cooks Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.