FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

WEST VIRGINIA 152

Carrying WEST VIRGINIA 152 over BEECH FORK TWELVEPOLE CK

0.08 MILES N. OF C. R. 46, Wayne, West Virginia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
39 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: WEST VIRGINIA 152

The WEST VIRGINIA 152 bridge in Wayne, West Virginia carries WEST VIRGINIA 152 over BEECH FORK TWELVEPOLE CK. It was built in 2010, making it 16 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 43.0 meters (141 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 11,700 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of West Virginia bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 39.0 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How WEST VIRGINIA 152 compares

▼ 2.0
Load rating vs West Virginia average (41.0 t)
Bottom 47%
Lower load rating than 53% of West Virginia bridges
171
Bridges in Wayne · 28 in Poor condition
WEST VIRGINIA 152 39.0 t
West Virginia average 41.0 t

Live comparison across West Virginia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
96.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
26.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
39.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
2010
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
43.0 m (141 ft)
Deck Width
13.0 m (43 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
11,700 vehicles/day
Structure Number
00000000050A220

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

WEST VIRGINIA 152 is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare WEST VIRGINIA 152 against other structures in Wayne and across West Virginia. West Virginia bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for WEST VIRGINIA 152?

WEST VIRGINIA 152 in Wayne, West Virginia has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is WEST VIRGINIA 152 inspected?

WEST VIRGINIA 152's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 11,700 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. WEST VIRGINIA 152 is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for WEST VIRGINIA 152?

WEST VIRGINIA 152 has an NBI inventory load rating of 39.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining WEST VIRGINIA 152?

WEST VIRGINIA 152 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is WEST VIRGINIA 152 and does age affect safety?

WEST VIRGINIA 152 was built in 2010, making it 16 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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