Doddridge CO Rt 8 over Sycamore Fork
PoorPosted for loadDoddridge County, West Virginia · 0.57 MI East CO Rt 10 · Structure no. 00000000009A009
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Doddridge CO Rt 8 over Sycamore Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Doddridge CO Rt 8 over Sycamore Fork in Doddridge County, West Virginia. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 3 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 14 ft wide.
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Doddridge CO Rt 8 over Sycamore Fork built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is Doddridge CO Rt 8 over Sycamore Fork 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Doddridge CO Rt 8 over Sycamore Fork carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Doddridge CO Rt 8 over Sycamore Fork?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Doddridge CO Rt 8 over Sycamore Fork?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.