US 52 over Huff Creek
PoorWyoming County, West Virginia · 0.05 MI W of CR 52/9 · Structure no. 00000000055A079
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 115 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,700
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 52 over Huff Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 52 over Huff Creek in Wyoming County, West Virginia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,835 by 2043. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 54.7 mi (88 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 52 over Huff Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 52 over Huff Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does US 52 over Huff Creek carry?
About 2,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is US 52 over Huff Creek?
The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns US 52 over Huff Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.