CR 52/49 over West Fk of Twelvepole Ck
PoorPosted for loadWayne County, West Virginia · 0.05 MI North of Wv 152 · Structure no. 00000000050A127
- Built
- 1922
- 103 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 122 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 90
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 52/49 over West Fk of Twelvepole Ck is a steel truss - thru carrying CR 52/49 over West Fk of Twelvepole Ck in Wayne County, West Virginia. It was built in 1922, so it is 103 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 90 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 119 by 2042. The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 52/49 over West Fk of Twelvepole Ck built?
It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 52/49 over West Fk of Twelvepole Ck 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does CR 52/49 over West Fk of Twelvepole Ck carry?
About 90 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is CR 52/49 over West Fk of Twelvepole Ck?
The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns CR 52/49 over West Fk of Twelvepole Ck?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.