US Bridges

US 52 over Ky Rt. 292 and Tug Fork

Fair

Mingo County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mile West of US 52 · Structure no. 00000000030A187

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,033 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 52 over Ky Rt. 292 and Tug Fork is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 52 over Ky Rt. 292 and Tug Fork in Mingo County, West Virginia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 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 8,400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,248 by 2042. The structure is 1,033 ft (315 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 52
CrossesKy Rt. 292 and Tug Fork
Location0.01 Mile West of US 52
RouteU.S. Route 5200
CountyMingo County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.69793, -82.30012
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+7 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length1,033 ft (315 m)
Longest span220 ft (67.1 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.5 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,400 (2022)
Projected traffic10,248 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 52 over Ky Rt. 292 and Tug Fork built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 52 over Ky Rt. 292 and Tug 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US 52 over Ky Rt. 292 and Tug Fork carry?

About 8,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 52 over Ky Rt. 292 and Tug Fork?

The structure is 1,033 ft (315 m) long with a longest span of 220 ft (67.1 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns US 52 over Ky Rt. 292 and Tug Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.