US Bridges

County Route 52/90 over Elkhorn Creek

Fair

McDowell County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI East of CO 52/90 · Structure no. 00000000024A325

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 52/90 over Elkhorn Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 52/90 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 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 14 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 52/90
CrossesElkhorn Creek
Location0.01 MI East of CO 52/90
RouteCounty Highway 5290
CountyMcDowell County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.40124, -81.4193
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (3.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2022)
Projected traffic210 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$400,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 52/90 over Elkhorn Creek built?

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

What condition is County Route 52/90 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 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 52/90 over Elkhorn Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is County Route 52/90 over Elkhorn Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 52/90 over Elkhorn Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.