US Bridges

Doddridge CO Rt 15 over Buckeye Creek

Fair

Doddridge County, West Virginia · 0.20 MI East CO Rt 38 · Structure no. 00000000009A022

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Doddridge CO Rt 15 over Buckeye Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Doddridge CO Rt 15 over Buckeye Creek in Doddridge County, West Virginia. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 625 by 2041. The structure is 152 ft (46.4 m) long and 28 ft wide.

CarriesDoddridge CO Rt 15
CrossesBuckeye Creek
Location0.20 MI East CO Rt 38
RouteCounty Highway 1500
Coordinates39.26665, -80.659
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length152 ft (46.4 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2022)
Projected traffic625 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$7,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Doddridge CO Rt 15 over Buckeye Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Doddridge CO Rt 15 over Buckeye 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 15 over Buckeye Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Doddridge CO Rt 15 over Buckeye Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.4 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Doddridge CO Rt 15 over Buckeye Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.