US Bridges

CR 52/24 over Big Branch

Good

Wayne County, West Virginia · 0.77 MI East of Wv 152 · Structure no. 00000000050A154

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 52/24 over Big Branch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying CR 52/24 over Big Branch in Wayne County, West Virginia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 132 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 20 ft wide.

CarriesCR 52/24
CrossesBig Branch
Location0.77 MI East of Wv 152
RouteCounty Highway 5224
Coordinates38.02408, -82.41884
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic132 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$100,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 52/24 over Big Branch built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 52/24 over Big Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does CR 52/24 over Big Branch carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 52/24 over Big Branch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR 52/24 over Big Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.