US Bridges

C.R. 52 over Right Fk Buckhannon R.

Fair

Randolph County, West Virginia · 0.08 Mi. S. Jct. CR 52/1 · Structure no. 00000000042A213

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

C.R. 52 over Right Fk Buckhannon R. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C.R. 52 over Right Fk Buckhannon R. in Randolph County, West Virginia. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 18 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 15 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesC.R. 52
CrossesRight Fk Buckhannon R.
Location0.08 Mi. S. Jct. CR 52/1
RouteCounty Highway 5200
CountyRandolph County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.68742, -80.23996
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
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2022)
Projected traffic18 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 C.R. 52 over Right Fk Buckhannon R. built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is C.R. 52 over Right Fk Buckhannon R. 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 C.R. 52 over Right Fk Buckhannon R. carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is C.R. 52 over Right Fk Buckhannon R.?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns C.R. 52 over Right Fk Buckhannon R.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.