US Bridges

US 522 F over Warm Springs Run

Fair

Morgan County, West Virginia · 0.15 MI S of Wv 09 F · Structure no. 00000000033A045

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 522 F over Warm Springs Run is a concrete frame carrying US 522 F over Warm Springs Run in Morgan County, West Virginia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 5 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 8,300 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,960 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 81 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 522 F
CrossesWarm Springs Run
Location0.15 MI S of Wv 09 F
RouteU.S. Route 52200
CountyMorgan County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.62742, -78.22728
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,300 (2022)
Projected traffic9,960 by 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$400,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 522 F over Warm Springs Run built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 522 F over Warm Springs Run 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US 522 F over Warm Springs Run carry?

About 8,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 522 F over Warm Springs Run?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns US 522 F over Warm Springs Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.