US Bridges

County Route 52/37 over Elkhorn Creek

Fair

McDowell County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mi. South of US 52 · Structure no. 00000000024A264

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 52/37 over Elkhorn Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 52/37 over Elkhorn Creek 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 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 32 by 2040. The structure is 130 ft (39.7 m) long and 45 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 52/37
CrossesElkhorn Creek
Location0.01 Mi. South of US 52
RouteCounty Highway 5237
CountyMcDowell County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.41371, -81.52206
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length130 ft (39.7 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2020)
Projected traffic32 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
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 52/37 over Elkhorn Creek built?

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

What condition is County Route 52/37 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 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 52/37 over Elkhorn Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is County Route 52/37 over Elkhorn Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.7 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 52/37 over Elkhorn Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.