US Bridges

County Route 52/11 over Elkhorn Creek

Fair

McDowell County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mi. N. of CR 52/20 · Structure no. 00000000024A152

Built
1945
80 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 52/11 over Elkhorn Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 52/11 over Elkhorn Creek in McDowell County, West Virginia. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 80 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 95 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 52/11
CrossesElkhorn Creek
Location0.01 Mi. N. of CR 52/20
RouteCounty Highway 5211
CountyMcDowell County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.38623, -81.41125
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2022)
Projected traffic95 by 2042
Trucks9%
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 County Route 52/11 over Elkhorn Creek built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is County Route 52/11 over Elkhorn Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 52/11 over Elkhorn Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is County Route 52/11 over Elkhorn Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 52/11 over Elkhorn Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.