CR 52/56 over West Fork Twelvepole Ck
PoorWayne County, West Virginia · 0.29 MI So. of Wv 152 · Structure no. 00000000050A130
- Built
- 1911
- 114 years old, rebuilt 2011
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 142 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 90
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 52/56 over West Fork Twelvepole Ck is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying CR 52/56 over West Fork Twelvepole Ck in Wayne County, West Virginia. It was built in 1911 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 114 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.
It carries about 90 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 119 by 2042. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 52/56 over West Fork Twelvepole Ck built?
It was built in 1911, making it 114 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.
What condition is CR 52/56 over West Fork 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does CR 52/56 over West Fork Twelvepole Ck carry?
About 90 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is CR 52/56 over West Fork Twelvepole Ck?
The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.2 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns CR 52/56 over West Fork Twelvepole Ck?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.