US Bridges

CR 52/56 over West Fk Twelvepole Ck

Fair

Wayne County, West Virginia · 0.35 MI South of CR 52/20 · Structure no. 00000000050A132

Built
1911
114 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
146 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 52/56 over West Fk Twelvepole Ck is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying CR 52/56 over West Fk Twelvepole Ck in Wayne County, West Virginia. It was built in 1911 and reconstructed in 2014, 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 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2043. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 52/56
CrossesWest Fk Twelvepole Ck
Location0.35 MI South of CR 52/20
RouteCounty Highway 5256
CountyWayne County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.08875, -82.47014
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span69 ft (21.1 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2023)
Projected traffic40 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$380,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 52/56 over West Fk Twelvepole Ck built?

It was built in 1911, making it 114 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is CR 52/56 over West Fk 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does CR 52/56 over West Fk Twelvepole Ck carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 52/56 over West Fk Twelvepole Ck?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21.1 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns CR 52/56 over West Fk Twelvepole Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.