US Bridges

CR 33 over Stonecoal Creek

Poor

Raleigh County, West Virginia · 0.37 MI W of CR 33/1 · Structure no. 00000000041A119

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
450
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 33 over Stonecoal Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 33 over Stonecoal Creek in Raleigh County, West Virginia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 828 by 2042. The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesCR 33
CrossesStonecoal Creek
Location0.37 MI W of CR 33/1
RouteCounty Highway 3300
Coordinates37.60546, -81.30997
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating87 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2022)
Projected traffic828 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 km)
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 33 over Stonecoal Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 33 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does CR 33 over Stonecoal Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 33 over Stonecoal Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 33 over Stonecoal Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.