US Bridges

CR 52/2 over Browning Fork

Good

Mingo County, West Virginia · 0.30 MI North of US 52 · Structure no. 00000000030A076

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 52/2 over Browning Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 52/2 over Browning Fork in Mingo County, West Virginia. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 525 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long and 24 ft wide.

CarriesCR 52/2
CrossesBrowning Fork
Location0.30 MI North of US 52
RouteCounty Highway 5202
Coordinates37.63984, -81.90541
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length50 ft (15.1 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2022)
Projected traffic525 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 CR 52/2 over Browning Fork built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 52/2 over Browning Fork in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does CR 52/2 over Browning Fork carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 52/2 over Browning Fork?

The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 52/2 over Browning Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.