US Bridges

US 52 over Marrowbone Creek

Fair

Wayne County, West Virginia · 0.05 MI East of CR 52/34 · Structure no. 00000000050A115

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
184 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 52 over Marrowbone Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 52 over Marrowbone Creek in Wayne County, West Virginia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,100 by 2042. The structure is 184 ft (56.2 m) long and 39 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 52
CrossesMarrowbone Creek
Location0.05 MI East of CR 52/34
RouteU.S. Route 5200
CountyWayne County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.85556, -82.4141
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length184 ft (56.2 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2022)
Projected traffic2,100 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$223,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 52 over Marrowbone Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 52 over Marrowbone 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does US 52 over Marrowbone Creek carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 52 over Marrowbone Creek?

The structure is 184 ft (56.2 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US 52 over Marrowbone Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.