US Bridges

CO 33 over Stonecoal Creek

Poor

Raleigh County, West Virginia · 0.29 MI East of Wv 16 · Structure no. 00000000041A282

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO 33 over Stonecoal Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CO 33 over Stonecoal Creek in Raleigh County, West Virginia. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 920 by 2040. The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCO 33
CrossesStonecoal Creek
Location0.29 MI East of Wv 16
RouteCounty Highway 3300
Coordinates37.60307, -81.31316
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length48 ft (14.5 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2020)
Projected traffic920 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$700,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO 33 over Stonecoal Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does CO 33 over Stonecoal Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CO 33 over Stonecoal Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CO 33 over Stonecoal Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.