US Bridges

US 52 over Browning Fork

Fair

Mingo County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI East of CR 52/2 · Structure no. 00000000030A072

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 52 over Browning Fork is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 52 over Browning Fork in Mingo County, West Virginia. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 4,100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,002 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 47 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 52
CrossesBrowning Fork
Location0.01 MI East of CR 52/2
RouteU.S. Route 5200
CountyMingo County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.63588, -81.9071
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span49 ft (15 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,100 (2022)
Projected traffic5,002 by 2042
Trucks8%
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 Browning Fork built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 52 over Browning Fork 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US 52 over Browning Fork carry?

About 4,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 52 over Browning Fork?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 52 over Browning Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.