US Bridges

US 52 over Mill Creek

Fair

Wayne County, West Virginia · 0.04 MI West of CR 29/14 · Structure no. 00000000050A087

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
134 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 52 over Mill Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 52 over Mill Creek in Wayne County, West Virginia. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 6 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 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,990 by 2042. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 51 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 52
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.04 MI West of CR 29/14
RouteU.S. Route 5200
CountyWayne County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.08965, -82.54602
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,800 (2022)
Projected traffic3,990 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$400,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 52 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 52 over Mill 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US 52 over Mill Creek carry?

About 3,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 52 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns US 52 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.