US Bridges

Doddridge CO Rt 40 over Meathouse Fork

FairPosted for load

Doddridge County, West Virginia · 0.04 MI South Wv Rt 18 · Structure no. 00000000009A062

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Doddridge CO Rt 40 over Meathouse Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Doddridge CO Rt 40 over Meathouse Fork in Doddridge County, West Virginia. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2041. The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long and 10 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesDoddridge CO Rt 40
CrossesMeathouse Fork
Location0.04 MI South Wv Rt 18
RouteCounty Highway 4000
CountyDoddridge County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.25648, -80.71115
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length103 ft (31.3 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.7 m)
Deck width10 ft (3 m)
Roadway width10 ft (2.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic90 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$811,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Doddridge CO Rt 40 over Meathouse Fork built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Doddridge CO Rt 40 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Doddridge CO Rt 40 over Meathouse Fork carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Doddridge CO Rt 40 over Meathouse Fork?

The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.7 m) and a deck 10 ft wide.

Who owns Doddridge CO Rt 40 over Meathouse Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.