US Bridges

US Rt 52 over Simmons Creek

Fair

Mercer County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI E of CO 62/51 · Structure no. 00000000028A102

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,700
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Rt 52 over Simmons Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US Rt 52 over Simmons Creek in Mercer County, West Virginia. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 25 ft (7.6 m) long.

Location

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CarriesUS Rt 52
CrossesSimmons Creek
Location0.01 MI E of CO 62/51
RouteU.S. Route 5200
CountyMercer County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.34124, -81.31463
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.8 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 Rt 52 over Simmons Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Rt 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US Rt 52 over Simmons Creek carry?

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

How long is US Rt 52 over Simmons Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m).

Who owns US Rt 52 over Simmons Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.