US Bridges

US 52 over Simmons Creek

Fair

Mercer County, West Virginia · 1.45 MI E of C0 52/1 · Structure no. 00000000028A101

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,700
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 52 over Simmons Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 52 over Simmons Creek in Mercer County, West Virginia. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 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 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,885 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long.

CarriesUS 52
CrossesSimmons Creek
Location1.45 MI E of C0 52/1
RouteU.S. Route 5200
Coordinates37.34728, -81.31973
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,700 (2020)
Projected traffic3,885 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 52 over Simmons Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 52 over Simmons 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US 52 over Simmons Creek carry?

About 3,700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 52 over Simmons Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m).

Who owns US 52 over Simmons Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.