US Bridges

US 52 over Fourpole Ck CSX City ST

Poor

Cabell County, West Virginia · 0.29 Mi. N. of I-64 · Structure no. 00000000006A163

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
410 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,400
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 52 over Fourpole Ck CSX City ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 52 over Fourpole Ck CSX City ST in Cabell County, West Virginia. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 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 14,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,120 by 2041. The structure is 410 ft (125.1 m) long and 65 ft wide.

CarriesUS 52
CrossesFourpole Ck CSX City ST
Location0.29 Mi. N. of I-64
RouteU.S. Route 5200
Coordinates38.40397, -82.48069
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length410 ft (125.1 m)
Longest span138 ft (42.1 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,400 (2021)
Projected traffic15,120 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 52 over Fourpole Ck CSX City ST built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 52 over Fourpole Ck CSX City ST 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 52 over Fourpole Ck CSX City ST carry?

About 14,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 52 over Fourpole Ck CSX City ST?

The structure is 410 ft (125.1 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42.1 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns US 52 over Fourpole Ck CSX City ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.