US Bridges

Doddridge CO Rt 11 over Arnold Creek

Poor

Doddridge County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI South CR 11/4 · Structure no. 00000000009A011

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Doddridge CO Rt 11 over Arnold Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Doddridge CO Rt 11 over Arnold Creek in Doddridge County, West Virginia. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 4 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.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 355 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 17 ft wide.

CarriesDoddridge CO Rt 11
CrossesArnold Creek
Location0.01 MI South CR 11/4
RouteCounty Highway 1100
Coordinates39.27046, -80.80575
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2019)
Projected traffic355 by 2041
Trucks8%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$424,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Doddridge CO Rt 11 over Arnold Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Doddridge CO Rt 11 over Arnold Creek 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Doddridge CO Rt 11 over Arnold Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Doddridge CO Rt 11 over Arnold Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Doddridge CO Rt 11 over Arnold Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.