US Bridges

CO 52/87 over Jennie Creek

Fair

Wayne County, West Virginia · 0.10 MI West of CR 52/30 · Structure no. 00000000050A171

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO 52/87 over Jennie Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying CO 52/87 over Jennie Creek in Wayne County, West Virginia. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 6 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 53 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 12 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCO 52/87
CrossesJennie Creek
Location0.10 MI West of CR 52/30
RouteCounty Highway 5287
CountyWayne County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.90835, -82.37834
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.2 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2022)
Projected traffic53 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$53,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO 52/87 over Jennie Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO 52/87 over Jennie Creek 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 CO 52/87 over Jennie Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CO 52/87 over Jennie Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns CO 52/87 over Jennie Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.