US Bridges

CO 52/19 over Elkhorn Creek

Fair

McDowell County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI North of US 52 · Structure no. 00000000024A293

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO 52/19 over Elkhorn Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO 52/19 over Elkhorn Creek in McDowell County, West Virginia. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 263 by 2040. The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCO 52/19
CrossesElkhorn Creek
Location0.01 MI North of US 52
RouteCounty Highway 5219
CountyMcDowell County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.41612, -81.43622
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating77.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length52 ft (15.7 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2020)
Projected traffic263 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 CO 52/19 over Elkhorn Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO 52/19 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does CO 52/19 over Elkhorn Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is CO 52/19 over Elkhorn Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CO 52/19 over Elkhorn Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.