US Bridges

Doddridge CO Rt 11 over Arnold Creek

PoorPosted for load

Doddridge County, West Virginia · 0.16 MI North CO Rt 11/7 · Structure no. 00000000009A014

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
67 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 tee beam 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2041. The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long and 16 ft wide.

CarriesDoddridge CO Rt 11
CrossesArnold Creek
Location0.16 MI North CO Rt 11/7
RouteCounty Highway 1100
Coordinates39.3144, -80.82817
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length67 ft (20.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 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$647,000 (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 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 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 67 ft (20.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Doddridge CO Rt 11 over Arnold Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.