CO 29 over Stonecoal Creek
PoorPosted for loadRaleigh County, West Virginia · 0.07 Mi. S. of Cr. 29/5 · Structure no. 00000000041A111
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old, rebuilt 1982
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 47 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO 29 over Stonecoal Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO 29 over Stonecoal Creek in Raleigh County, West Virginia. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 89 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 460 by 2042. The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO 29 over Stonecoal Creek built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.
What condition is CO 29 over Stonecoal 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does CO 29 over Stonecoal Creek carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is CO 29 over Stonecoal Creek?
The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns CO 29 over Stonecoal Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.