US Bridges

Preston CO Rt 33 over Cooks Run

Fair

Preston County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI South CO Rt 37 · Structure no. 00000000039A081

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Preston CO Rt 33 over Cooks Run is a concrete continuous 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 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 20 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPreston CO Rt 33
CrossesCooks Run
Location0.01 MI South CO Rt 37
RouteCounty Highway 3300
CountyPreston County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.40659, -79.8652
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
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2019)
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$382,000 (2022 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 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 250 vehicles per day (2019 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 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Preston CO Rt 33 over Cooks Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.