US Bridges

Doddridge CR 18/2 over Middle Island Creek

Fair

Doddridge County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI West Wv Rt 18 · Structure no. 00000000009A035

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Doddridge CR 18/2 over Middle Island Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Doddridge CR 18/2 over Middle Island Creek in Doddridge County, West Virginia. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 18 by 2041. The structure is 87 ft (26.4 m) long.

Location

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CarriesDoddridge CR 18/2
CrossesMiddle Island Creek
Location0.01 MI West Wv Rt 18
RouteCounty Highway 1802
CountyDoddridge County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.31957, -80.78897
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length87 ft (26.4 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2022)
Projected traffic18 by 2041
Trucks0%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$775,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Doddridge CR 18/2 over Middle Island Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Doddridge CR 18/2 over Middle Island 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Doddridge CR 18/2 over Middle Island Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Doddridge CR 18/2 over Middle Island Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.4 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.4 m).

Who owns Doddridge CR 18/2 over Middle Island Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.