CO 52/31 over Shirt Tail Fork
GoodWayne County, West Virginia · 3.90 MI East of US 52 · Structure no. 00000000050A245
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO 52/31 over Shirt Tail Fork is a concrete culvert carrying CO 52/31 over Shirt Tail Fork in Wayne County, West Virginia. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 660 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 47 ft wide.
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO 52/31 over Shirt Tail Fork built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO 52/31 over Shirt Tail 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does CO 52/31 over Shirt Tail Fork carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is CO 52/31 over Shirt Tail Fork?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns CO 52/31 over Shirt Tail Fork?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.