US Bridges

CO 901/52 over Brier Creek

Fair

Wyoming County, West Virginia · 0.08 MI S of CO 14 · Structure no. 00000000055A226

Built
1982
43 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO 901/52 over Brier Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO 901/52 over Brier Creek in Wyoming County, West Virginia. It was built in 1982 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 43 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 21 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 12 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCO 901/52
CrossesBrier Creek
Location0.08 MI S of CO 14
CountyWyoming County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.55551, -81.64805
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating73 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2020)
Projected traffic21 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO 901/52 over Brier Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is CO 901/52 over Brier Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does CO 901/52 over Brier Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CO 901/52 over Brier Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns CO 901/52 over Brier Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.