US Bridges

US 52 over Tug Fork

Fair

Mingo County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mile South of Ky 292 · Structure no. 00000000030A197

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
450 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 52 over Tug Fork is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 52 over Tug Fork 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 8,400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,248 by 2042. The structure is 450 ft (137.2 m) long and 94 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 52
CrossesTug Fork
Location0.01 Mile South of Ky 292
RouteU.S. Route 5200
CountyMingo County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.68757, -82.29712
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
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 rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 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 length450 ft (137.2 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.6 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
CrossesWaterway
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 built?

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

What condition is US 52 over 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US 52 over Tug Fork carry?

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

How long is US 52 over Tug Fork?

The structure is 450 ft (137.2 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.6 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns US 52 over Tug Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.