US Bridges

CR 29 over Stonecoal Creek

Fair

Raleigh County, West Virginia · 0.18 MI N of CR 33 · Structure no. 00000000041A110

Built
1945
80 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 29 over Stonecoal Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 29 over Stonecoal Creek in Raleigh County, West Virginia. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 80 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 644 by 2040. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 20 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 29
CrossesStonecoal Creek
Location0.18 MI N of CR 33
RouteCounty Highway 2900
CountyRaleigh County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.62876, -81.23819
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2020)
Projected traffic644 by 2040
Trucks6%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$450,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 29 over Stonecoal Creek built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is CR 29 over Stonecoal Creek 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does CR 29 over Stonecoal Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 29 over Stonecoal Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR 29 over Stonecoal Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.