US Bridges

CO 52/83 over Elkhorn Creek

Fair

McDowell County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mi. N. of US 52 Alt. · Structure no. 00000000024A376

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
99 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
70
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO 52/83 over Elkhorn Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO 52/83 over Elkhorn Creek in McDowell County, West Virginia. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 74 by 2042. The structure is 99 ft (30.1 m) long and 41 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCO 52/83
CrossesElkhorn Creek
Location0.01 Mi. N. of US 52 Alt.
RouteCounty Highway 5283
CountyMcDowell County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.43178, -81.5725
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length99 ft (30.1 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2022)
Projected traffic74 by 2042
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 52/83 over Elkhorn Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO 52/83 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does CO 52/83 over Elkhorn Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is CO 52/83 over Elkhorn Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.1 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns CO 52/83 over Elkhorn Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.