US Bridges

US 52 over Gragston Creek

Good

Wayne County, West Virginia · 0.18 Mile East of CR 18 · Structure no. 00000000050A230

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
188 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 52 over Gragston Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 52 over Gragston Creek in Wayne County, West Virginia. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 4,800 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,040 by 2043. The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesUS 52
CrossesGragston Creek
Location0.18 Mile East of CR 18
RouteU.S. Route 5200
Coordinates38.26995, -82.57254
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length188 ft (57.3 m)
Longest span185 ft (56.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,800 (2023)
Projected traffic5,040 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 52 over Gragston Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 52 over Gragston 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 52 over Gragston Creek carry?

About 4,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 52 over Gragston Creek?

The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long with a longest span of 185 ft (56.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 52 over Gragston Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.