CR 52/17 over Elkhorn Creek
PoorMcDowell County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI S of US 52 · Structure no. 00000000024A157
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 52/17 over Elkhorn Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 52/17 over Elkhorn Creek in McDowell County, West Virginia. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 368 by 2040. The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 52/17 over Elkhorn Creek built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 52/17 over Elkhorn Creek 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does CR 52/17 over Elkhorn Creek carry?
About 350 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is CR 52/17 over Elkhorn Creek?
The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns CR 52/17 over Elkhorn Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.