US Bridges

US 52 over Tug Fork

Fair

Pike County, Kentucky · 0.01 MI W of Wvcr 52/96 · Structure no. 098B00266N

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,289 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,800
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 52 over Tug Fork is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 52 over Tug Fork in Pike County, Kentucky. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 9,800 vehicles a day, projected to reach 14,504 by 2027. The structure is 1,289 ft (393 m) long and 94 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 52
CrossesTug Fork
Location0.01 MI W of Wvcr 52/96
RouteU.S. Route 52
CountyPike County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.70639, -82.30528
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length1,289 ft (393 m)
Longest span300 ft (91.4 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.5 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,800 (2007)
Projected traffic14,504 by 2027
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 52 over Tug Fork built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 52 over Tug Fork 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US 52 over Tug Fork carry?

About 9,800 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is US 52 over Tug Fork?

The structure is 1,289 ft (393 m) long with a longest span of 300 ft (91.4 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns US 52 over Tug Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.