US Bridges

County Route 52/8 over Bottom Creek

Poor

McDowell County, West Virginia · 0.71 Mi. N. of US 52 · Structure no. 00000000024A206

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 52/8 over Bottom Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying County Route 52/8 over Bottom Creek in McDowell County, West Virginia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 18 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 52/8
CrossesBottom Creek
Location0.71 Mi. N. of US 52
RouteCounty Highway 5208
CountyMcDowell County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.42623, -81.48839
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2022)
Projected traffic158 by 2042
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$425,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 52/8 over Bottom Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 52/8 over Bottom 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 52/8 over Bottom Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is County Route 52/8 over Bottom Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 52/8 over Bottom Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.