US Bridges

CR 33/2 over Stonecoal Creek

Fair

Raleigh County, West Virginia · 0.02 MI E of CR 33 · Structure no. 00000000041A127

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 33/2 over Stonecoal Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 33/2 over Stonecoal Creek in Raleigh County, West Virginia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 74 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 12 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 33/2
CrossesStonecoal Creek
Location0.02 MI E of CR 33
RouteCounty Highway 3302
CountyRaleigh County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.62991, -81.29459
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2020)
Projected traffic74 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$600,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 33/2 over Stonecoal Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 33/2 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does CR 33/2 over Stonecoal Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 33/2 over Stonecoal Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns CR 33/2 over Stonecoal Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.