US Bridges

US 52 over Oldfield Branch

Good

Mingo County, West Virginia · 0.01 Miles E of CR 52/15 · Structure no. 00000000030A254

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 52 over Oldfield Branch is a concrete culvert carrying US 52 over Oldfield Branch in Mingo County, West Virginia. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,675 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesUS 52
CrossesOldfield Branch
Location0.01 Miles E of CR 52/15
RouteCounty Highway 25257
Coordinates37.67001, -82.11395
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2022)
Projected traffic3,675 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 52 over Oldfield Branch built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 52 over Oldfield Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does US 52 over Oldfield Branch carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 52 over Oldfield Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns US 52 over Oldfield Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.