CO 52/98 over Elkhorn Creek
PoorClosed to trafficMcDowell County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mile N. of US 52 · Structure no. 00000000024A301
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 39 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 90
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO 52/98 over Elkhorn Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO 52/98 over Elkhorn Creek in McDowell County, West Virginia. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 2 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 90 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 95 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO 52/98 over Elkhorn Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO 52/98 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 52/98 over Elkhorn Creek carry?
About 90 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is CO 52/98 over Elkhorn Creek?
The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns CO 52/98 over Elkhorn Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.