CO 52/29 over Elkhorn Creek
PoorPosted for loadMcDowell County, West Virginia · 0.03 Mi. E. of Us. 52 · Structure no. 00000000024A235
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 79 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO 52/29 over Elkhorn Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying CO 52/29 over Elkhorn Creek in McDowell County, West Virginia. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 42 by 2042. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 20 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO 52/29 over Elkhorn Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO 52/29 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does CO 52/29 over Elkhorn Creek carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is CO 52/29 over Elkhorn Creek?
The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns CO 52/29 over Elkhorn Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.