CR 52/4 over Beech Fork
PoorWayne County, West Virginia · 0.18 MI West of CR 13 · Structure no. 00000000050A116
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 83 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 52/4 over Beech Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 52/4 over Beech Fork in Wayne 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 462 by 2042. The structure is 83 ft (25.4 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 52/4 over Beech Fork built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 52/4 over Beech Fork 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does CR 52/4 over Beech Fork carry?
About 350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is CR 52/4 over Beech Fork?
The structure is 83 ft (25.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns CR 52/4 over Beech Fork?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.