US Bridges

US 52 over Tug Fork CO 15 NSRR

Fair

Mingo County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mile East of Ky 292 · Structure no. 00000000030A196

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,169 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 52 over Tug Fork CO 15 NSRR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 52 over Tug Fork CO 15 NSRR 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 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 8,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,370 by 2042. The structure is 1,169 ft (356.2 m) long and 43 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 52
CrossesTug Fork CO 15 NSRR
Location0.01 Mile East of Ky 292
RouteU.S. Route 5200
CountyMingo County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.68459, -82.29674
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length1,169 ft (356.2 m)
Longest span159 ft (48.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,500 (2022)
Projected traffic10,370 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 52 over Tug Fork CO 15 NSRR built?

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

What condition is US 52 over Tug Fork CO 15 NSRR 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US 52 over Tug Fork CO 15 NSRR carry?

About 8,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 52 over Tug Fork CO 15 NSRR?

The structure is 1,169 ft (356.2 m) long with a longest span of 159 ft (48.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 52 over Tug Fork CO 15 NSRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.