CO 52/56 over Elkhorn Creek
PoorPosted for loadMcDowell County, West Virginia · 0.02 MI South of US 52 · Structure no. 00000000024A370
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 82 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO 52/56 over Elkhorn Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying CO 52/56 over Elkhorn Creek in McDowell County, West Virginia. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 4 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 42 by 2043. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 17 ft wide.
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO 52/56 over Elkhorn Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO 52/56 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does CO 52/56 over Elkhorn Creek carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is CO 52/56 over Elkhorn Creek?
The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns CO 52/56 over Elkhorn Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.