US Bridges

County Route 252/7 over Horse Pen Creek

Good

Mingo County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mile South of US 52 · Structure no. 00000000030A271

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 252/7 over Horse Pen Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 252/7 over Horse Pen Creek in Mingo County, West Virginia. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 32 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 28 ft wide.

CarriesCounty Route 252/7
CrossesHorse Pen Creek
Location0.01 Mile South of US 52
RouteCounty Highway 2527
Coordinates37.63965, -81.94888
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2020)
Projected traffic32 by 2040
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 252/7 over Horse Pen Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 252/7 over Horse Pen Creek 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 February 2022.

How much traffic does County Route 252/7 over Horse Pen Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Route 252/7 over Horse Pen Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 252/7 over Horse Pen Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.