US 52 over Muzzle Fork
PoorPosted for loadWyoming County, West Virginia · 0.37 MI W of CR 52/5 · Structure no. 00000000055A081
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,700
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 52 over Muzzle Fork is a concrete slab carrying US 52 over Muzzle Fork in Wyoming County, West Virginia. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,885 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 33 ft wide.
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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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 52 over Muzzle Fork built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 52 over Muzzle Fork 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 2023.
How much traffic does US 52 over Muzzle Fork carry?
About 3,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US 52 over Muzzle Fork?
The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns US 52 over Muzzle Fork?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.