US Bridges

County Route 52/32 over Tug Fork

Fair

McDowell County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mile N of US 52 · Structure no. 00000000024A263

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
145 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 52/32 over Tug Fork is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 52/32 over Tug Fork in McDowell County, West Virginia. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2039. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 28 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 52/32
CrossesTug Fork
Location0.01 Mile N of US 52
RouteCounty Highway 5232
CountyMcDowell County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.4546, -81.72248
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2019)
Projected traffic20 by 2039
Trucks6%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 52/32 over Tug Fork built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 52/32 over Tug 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 April 2021.

How much traffic does County Route 52/32 over Tug Fork carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Route 52/32 over Tug Fork?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 52/32 over Tug Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.