County Route 33 over Stonecoal Creek
PoorRaleigh County, West Virginia · 0.40 Mi. E. of Cr. 33/1 · Structure no. 00000000041A120
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 47 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 450
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 33 over Stonecoal Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 33 over Stonecoal Creek in Raleigh County, West Virginia. It was built in 1936, 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 3 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 47 ft (14.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 County Route 33 over Stonecoal Creek built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Route 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does County Route 33 over Stonecoal Creek carry?
About 450 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is County Route 33 over Stonecoal Creek?
The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 33 over Stonecoal Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.