US Bridges

US Route 52 over Whites Creek

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Wayne County, West Virginia · 0.23 Mile West of CR 19 · Structure no. 00000000050A223

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
163 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Route 52 over Whites Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Route 52 over Whites Creek in Wayne County, West Virginia. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 3,900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,095 by 2042. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 34 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS Route 52
CrossesWhites Creek
Location0.23 Mile West of CR 19
RouteU.S. Route 5200
CountyWayne County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.30928, -82.57135
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 rating56 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,900 (2022)
Projected traffic4,095 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US Route 52 over Whites Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Route 52 over Whites Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US Route 52 over Whites Creek carry?

About 3,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US Route 52 over Whites Creek?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US Route 52 over Whites Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.