US Bridges

Dodd CO Rt 18/13 over Toms Fork

Fair

Doddridge County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI East Wv Rt 18 · Structure no. 00000000009A036

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dodd CO Rt 18/13 over Toms Fork is a concrete slab carrying Dodd CO Rt 18/13 over Toms Fork in Doddridge County, West Virginia. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 18 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesDodd CO Rt 18/13
CrossesToms Fork
Location0.01 MI East Wv Rt 18
RouteCounty Highway 1813
CountyDoddridge County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.20505, -80.70296
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2020)
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$441,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dodd CO Rt 18/13 over Toms Fork built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dodd CO Rt 18/13 over 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 Dodd CO Rt 18/13 over Toms Fork carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Dodd CO Rt 18/13 over Toms Fork?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Dodd CO Rt 18/13 over Toms Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.