US Bridges

CR 52/29 over Bull Creek

FairPosted for load

Wayne County, West Virginia · 0.10 MI East of CR 29/9 · Structure no. 00000000050A122

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
152 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 52/29 over Bull Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying CR 52/29 over Bull Creek in Wayne County, West Virginia. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 100 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 198 by 2042. The structure is 152 ft (46.2 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 52/29
CrossesBull Creek
Location0.10 MI East of CR 29/9
RouteCounty Highway 5229
CountyWayne County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.92375, -82.48055
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length152 ft (46.2 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width13 ft (4 m)
Roadway width13 ft (3.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2022)
Projected traffic198 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$130,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 52/29 over Bull Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is CR 52/29 over Bull 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does CR 52/29 over Bull Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 52/29 over Bull Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.2 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns CR 52/29 over Bull Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.