US Bridges

County Route 52/37 over Right Fk Garrett Fork

Good

Wayne County, West Virginia · 0.58 Mile West of CR 52/9 · Structure no. 00000000050A205

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 52/37 over Right Fk Garrett Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 52/37 over Right Fk Garrett Fork in Wayne County, West Virginia. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 198 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 21 ft wide.

CarriesCounty Route 52/37
CrossesRight Fk Garrett Fork
Location0.58 Mile West of CR 52/9
RouteCounty Highway 5237
Coordinates38.25056, -82.46407
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.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2022)
Projected traffic198 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 52/37 over Right Fk Garrett Fork built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 52/37 over Right Fk Garrett Fork 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 52/37 over Right Fk Garrett Fork carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is County Route 52/37 over Right Fk Garrett Fork?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 52/37 over Right Fk Garrett Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.