US 52 over Elkhorn Creek

Fair Condition50 years old3,200 vehicles/day

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyMcDowell
Location0.36 Mi W Of CR 52/13
CarriesUS 52
CrossesElkhorn Creek
Coordinates37.41300, -81.47696

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length134.5 ft (41 m)
Max Span48.9 ft (14.9 m)
Deck Width38.4 ft (11.7 m)
Deck Area479.7 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1976 (reconstructed 2021)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic3,200 (2023)
Truck Traffic10%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionNovember 2024
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number00000000024A133

Nearby Bridges

US RT 52 over Elkhorn Creek 0.3 mi Fair CR 52/3 over Elkhorn Creek 0.8 mi Poor Co 52/56 over Elkhorn Creek 0.8 mi Poor US 52 over Co 52/9 Nsrr Elkhorn C 0.9 mi Fair CR 52/8 over Bottom Creek 1.0 mi Fair CR 52/8 over Bottom Creek 1.1 mi Fair County Route 52/8 over Bottom Creek 1.1 mi Poor US 52 over Bottom Creek 1.2 mi Fair Co 52/8 over Bottom Creek 1.3 mi Fair Co 52/61 over Elkhorn Creek 1.4 mi Fair