US Bridges

CR 52/55 over W. Fk of Twelvepole Ck.

Fair

Wayne County, West Virginia · 0.61 MI South of Wv 152 · Structure no. 00000000050A129

Built
1907
118 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
114 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 52/55 over W. Fk of Twelvepole Ck. is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying CR 52/55 over W. Fk of Twelvepole Ck. in Wayne County, West Virginia. It was built in 1907 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 118 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 13 by 2042. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 52/55
CrossesW. Fk of Twelvepole Ck.
Location0.61 MI South of Wv 152
RouteCounty Highway 5255
CountyWayne County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.15056, -82.47113
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadRailroad
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.4 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2022)
Projected traffic13 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$545,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 52/55 over W. Fk of Twelvepole Ck. built?

It was built in 1907, making it 118 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is CR 52/55 over W. Fk of Twelvepole Ck. 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 2023.

How much traffic does CR 52/55 over W. Fk of Twelvepole Ck. carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 52/55 over W. Fk of Twelvepole Ck.?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.4 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns CR 52/55 over W. Fk of Twelvepole Ck.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.