US Bridges

US 52 over Lost Creek

Fair

Wayne County, West Virginia · 0.09 MI East of CR 44 · Structure no. 00000000050A049

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
209 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 52 over Lost Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 52 over Lost Creek in Wayne County, West Virginia. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,730 by 2043. The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 52
CrossesLost Creek
Location0.09 MI East of CR 44
RouteU.S. Route 5200
CountyWayne County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.00619, -82.50683
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length209 ft (63.7 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2023)
Projected traffic2,730 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 km)
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.5 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 52 over Lost Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 52 over Lost Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 52 over Lost Creek carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 52 over Lost Creek?

The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US 52 over Lost Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.