US Bridges

Doddridge CO Rt 52 over South Fork Hughes River

Good

Doddridge County, West Virginia · 0.15 MI South CO Rt 19/11 · Structure no. 00000000009A077

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Doddridge CO Rt 52 over South Fork Hughes River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Doddridge CO Rt 52 over South Fork Hughes River in Doddridge County, West Virginia. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 65 by 2039. The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long and 15 ft wide.

CarriesDoddridge CO Rt 52
CrossesSouth Fork Hughes River
Location0.15 MI South CO Rt 19/11
RouteCounty Highway 5200
Coordinates39.20405, -80.86458
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating77.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length72 ft (21.8 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2019)
Projected traffic65 by 2039
Trucks0%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Doddridge CO Rt 52 over South Fork Hughes River built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Doddridge CO Rt 52 over South Fork Hughes River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2021.

How much traffic does Doddridge CO Rt 52 over South Fork Hughes River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Doddridge CO Rt 52 over South Fork Hughes River?

The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Doddridge CO Rt 52 over South Fork Hughes River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.