US Bridges

Doddridge CO Rt 38 over Long Run

Fair

Doddridge County, West Virginia · 0.89 MI East CO Rt 38/1 · Structure no. 00000000009A061

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Doddridge CO Rt 38 over Long Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Doddridge CO Rt 38 over Long Run in Doddridge County, West Virginia. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 12 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesDoddridge CO Rt 38
CrossesLong Run
Location0.89 MI East CO Rt 38/1
RouteCounty Highway 3800
CountyDoddridge County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.27417, -80.63953
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2020)
Projected traffic360 by 2041
Trucks8%
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$387,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Doddridge CO Rt 38 over Long Run built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Doddridge CO Rt 38 over Long 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Doddridge CO Rt 38 over Long Run carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Doddridge CO Rt 38 over Long Run?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Doddridge CO Rt 38 over Long Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.