Preston CO Rt 33 over Raccoon Creek
PoorPosted for loadPreston County, West Virginia · 0.04 MI South CO Rt 37 · Structure no. 00000000039A186
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 750
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Preston CO Rt 33 over Raccoon Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Preston CO Rt 33 over Raccoon Creek in Preston County, West Virginia. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 750 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,060 by 2041. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Preston CO Rt 33 over Raccoon Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.
What condition is Preston CO Rt 33 over Raccoon Creek 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Preston CO Rt 33 over Raccoon Creek carry?
About 750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Preston CO Rt 33 over Raccoon Creek?
The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Preston CO Rt 33 over Raccoon Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.