US Bridges

Doddridge CO Rt 27 over Meathouse Fork

Fair

Doddridge County, West Virginia · 0.06 MI East Dodd CR 25 · Structure no. 00000000009A057

Built
1914
111 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Doddridge CO Rt 27 over Meathouse Fork is a concrete arch - deck carrying Doddridge CO Rt 27 over Meathouse Fork in Doddridge County, West Virginia. It was built in 1914, so it is 111 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 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 15 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesDoddridge CO Rt 27
CrossesMeathouse Fork
Location0.06 MI East Dodd CR 25
RouteCounty Highway 2700
CountyDoddridge County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.19077, -80.5874
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.8 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$437,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Doddridge CO Rt 27 over Meathouse Fork built?

It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025.

What condition is Doddridge CO Rt 27 over Meathouse 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Doddridge CO Rt 27 over Meathouse Fork carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Doddridge CO Rt 27 over Meathouse Fork?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Doddridge CO Rt 27 over Meathouse Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.