US Bridges

Dodd CO 15 over Buckeye Run

Fair

Doddridge County, West Virginia · 0.16 MI East US 50 · Structure no. 00000000009A019

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dodd CO 15 over Buckeye Run is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Dodd CO 15 over Buckeye Run in Doddridge County, West Virginia. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 6 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,340 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesDodd CO 15
CrossesBuckeye Run
Location0.16 MI East US 50
RouteCounty Highway 1500
CountyDoddridge County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.27994, -80.67744
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2020)
Projected traffic1,340 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dodd CO 15 over Buckeye Run built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dodd CO 15 over Buckeye Run 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Dodd CO 15 over Buckeye Run carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Dodd CO 15 over Buckeye Run?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Dodd CO 15 over Buckeye Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.