US Bridges

US 52 over Guyandotte River

Fair

Mingo County, West Virginia · 0.02 Mile East of CR 52/3 · Structure no. 00000000030A181

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
342 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 52 over Guyandotte River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 52 over Guyandotte River 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 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,636 by 2042. The structure is 342 ft (104.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 80.2 mi (129 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 52
CrossesGuyandotte River
Location0.02 Mile East of CR 52/3
RouteU.S. Route 5200
CountyMingo County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.58884, -81.83383
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.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length342 ft (104.2 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,800 (2022)
Projected traffic4,636 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed80.2 mi (129 km)
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 Guyandotte River built?

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

What condition is US 52 over Guyandotte River 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 US 52 over Guyandotte River carry?

About 3,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 52 over Guyandotte River?

The structure is 342 ft (104.2 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 52 over Guyandotte River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.