US Bridges

CO 52/2 over Huff Creek

PoorPosted for load

Wyoming County, West Virginia · 0.05 MI W of US 52 · Structure no. 00000000055A083

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO 52/2 over Huff Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying CO 52/2 over Huff Creek in Wyoming County, West Virginia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 90 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 95 by 2040. The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long and 14 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCO 52/2
CrossesHuff Creek
Location0.05 MI W of US 52
RouteCounty Highway 5202
CountyWyoming County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.56199, -81.79712
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length76 ft (23.3 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.4 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2020)
Projected traffic95 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$500,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO 52/2 over Huff Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO 52/2 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does CO 52/2 over Huff Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CO 52/2 over Huff Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns CO 52/2 over Huff Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.