US Bridges

US 52 over Tug Fork River + Ky 292

Fair

Mingo County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI West of CR 52/96 · Structure no. 00000000030A188

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,289 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 52 over Tug Fork River + Ky 292 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 52 over Tug Fork River + Ky 292 in Mingo County, West Virginia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 6,100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,442 by 2042. The structure is 1,289 ft (393 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
CrossesTug Fork River + Ky 292
Location0.01 MI West of CR 52/96
RouteU.S. Route 5200
CountyMingo County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.7067, -82.30553
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length1,289 ft (393 m)
Longest span300 ft (91.4 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.5 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,100 (2022)
Projected traffic7,442 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 Tug Fork River + Ky 292 built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 52 over Tug Fork River + Ky 292 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US 52 over Tug Fork River + Ky 292 carry?

About 6,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 52 over Tug Fork River + Ky 292?

The structure is 1,289 ft (393 m) long with a longest span of 300 ft (91.4 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns US 52 over Tug Fork River + Ky 292?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.