US Bridges

Doddridge CO Rt 5 over Flint Run

FairPosted for load

Doddridge County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI West Dodd CR 3 · Structure no. 00000000009A004

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Wood or Timber
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
650
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Doddridge CO Rt 5 over Flint Run is a wood or timber box beam or girders - multiple carrying Doddridge CO Rt 5 over Flint Run in Doddridge County, West Virginia. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 650 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,165 by 2041. The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long and 21 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesDoddridge CO Rt 5
CrossesFlint Run
Location0.01 MI West Dodd CR 3
RouteCounty Highway 500
CountyDoddridge County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.3548, -80.70896
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length56 ft (17.2 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2019)
Projected traffic1,165 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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$589,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Doddridge CO Rt 5 over Flint Run built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Doddridge CO Rt 5 over Flint Run 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Doddridge CO Rt 5 over Flint Run carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Doddridge CO Rt 5 over Flint Run?

The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Doddridge CO Rt 5 over Flint Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.