US Bridges

Doddridge CO Rt 11 over Arnold Creek

Fair

Doddridge County, West Virginia · 0.39 MI North CO Rt 36 · Structure no. 00000000009A013

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2022 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 1926, so it is 99 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 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.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2041. The structure is 103 ft (31.5 m) long and 18 ft wide.

CarriesDoddridge CO Rt 11
CrossesArnold Creek
Location0.39 MI North CO Rt 36
RouteCounty Highway 1100
Coordinates39.29987, -80.82228
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length103 ft (31.5 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.8 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic180 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$789,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Doddridge CO Rt 11 over Arnold Creek built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is Doddridge CO Rt 11 over Arnold Creek 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 April 2024.

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

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Doddridge CO Rt 11 over Arnold Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.5 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Doddridge CO Rt 11 over Arnold Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.