US Bridges

CR 52 over Trace Fork

Good

Putnam County, West Virginia · 0.46 MI South of CR 39 · Structure no. 00000000040A174

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 52 over Trace Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 52 over Trace Fork in Putnam County, West Virginia. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13 by 2042. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 15 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 52
CrossesTrace Fork
Location0.46 MI South of CR 39
RouteCounty Highway 52
CountyPutnam County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.33005, -81.94678
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2022)
Projected traffic13 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 over Trace Fork built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 52 over Trace Fork 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR 52 over Trace Fork carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 52 over Trace Fork?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns CR 52 over Trace Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.