US Bridges

Doddridge CO Rt 13 over Little Toms Fork

Fair

Doddridge County, West Virginia · 0.29 MI South CO Rt 54 · Structure no. 00000000009A017

Built
1921
104 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Doddridge CO Rt 13 over Little Toms Fork is a concrete arch - deck carrying Doddridge CO Rt 13 over Little Toms Fork in Doddridge County, West Virginia. It was built in 1921, so it is 104 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesDoddridge CO Rt 13
CrossesLittle Toms Fork
Location0.29 MI South CO Rt 54
RouteCounty Highway 1300
CountyDoddridge County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.20737, -80.7105
Functional classRural Minor 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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic90 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$499,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Doddridge CO Rt 13 over Little Toms Fork built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025.

What condition is Doddridge CO Rt 13 over Little Toms Fork 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Doddridge CO Rt 13 over Little Toms Fork carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Doddridge CO Rt 13 over Little Toms Fork?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Doddridge CO Rt 13 over Little Toms Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.