US Bridges

County Route 52/4 over Crooked Fork

Fair

Gilmer County, West Virginia · 0.03 MI S CO 52 · Structure no. 00000000011A104

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 52/4 over Crooked Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 52/4 over Crooked Fork in Gilmer County, West Virginia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 122 by 2038. The structure is 71 ft (21.7 m) long and 24 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 52/4
CrossesCrooked Fork
Location0.03 MI S CO 52
RouteCounty Highway 5204
CountyGilmer County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.78223, -80.93199
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionOctober 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length71 ft (21.7 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2018)
Projected traffic122 by 2038
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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$700,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 52/4 over Crooked Fork built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 52/4 over Crooked 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 52/4 over Crooked Fork carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is County Route 52/4 over Crooked Fork?

The structure is 71 ft (21.7 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 52/4 over Crooked Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.