US Bridges

CR 52/4 over Guyandotte River

Fair

Mingo County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mile South of US 52 · Structure no. 00000000030A215

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
221 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 52/4 over Guyandotte River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 52/4 over Guyandotte River in Mingo County, West Virginia. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 42 by 2042. The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long and 29 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 52/4
CrossesGuyandotte River
Location0.01 Mile South of US 52
RouteCounty Highway 5204
CountyMingo County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.5996, -81.8679
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length221 ft (67.4 m)
Longest span85 ft (26 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2022)
Projected traffic42 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 CR 52/4 over Guyandotte River built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 52/4 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does CR 52/4 over Guyandotte River carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 52/4 over Guyandotte River?

The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (26 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 52/4 over Guyandotte River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.