US Bridges

County Route 52 over Rush Creek

Poor

Roane County, West Virginia · 0.03 MI W of CR 42 · Structure no. 00000000044A092

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 52 over Rush Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying County Route 52 over Rush Creek in Roane County, West Virginia. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 16 by 2039. The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 52
CrossesRush Creek
Location0.03 MI W of CR 42
RouteCounty Highway 52
CountyRoane County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.67071, -81.35599
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length47 ft (14.4 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2019)
Projected traffic16 by 2039
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$800,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 52 over Rush Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 52 over Rush Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 52 over Rush Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is County Route 52 over Rush Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 52 over Rush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.