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W.Va. Route 152 over Wilson Creek

Good

Wayne County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mile South of CR 17 · Structure no. 00000000050A225

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
122 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

W.Va. Route 152 over Wilson Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W.Va. Route 152 over Wilson 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 7,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,322 by 2042. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesW.Va. Route 152
CrossesWilson Creek
Location0.01 Mile South of CR 17
RouteState Highway 152
CountyWayne County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.24527, -82.43114
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,300 (2022)
Projected traffic8,322 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W.Va. Route 152 over Wilson Creek built?

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

What condition is W.Va. Route 152 over Wilson 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does W.Va. Route 152 over Wilson Creek carry?

About 7,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is W.Va. Route 152 over Wilson Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns W.Va. Route 152 over Wilson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.