US Bridges

Doddridge CO Rt 44 over Buckeye Creek

Fair

Doddridge County, West Virginia · 0.02 MI South Dodd CR 15 · Structure no. 00000000009A064

Built
1918
107 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Doddridge CO Rt 44 over Buckeye Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Doddridge CO Rt 44 over Buckeye Creek in Doddridge County, West Virginia. It was built in 1918, so it is 107 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2041. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesDoddridge CO Rt 44
CrossesBuckeye Creek
Location0.02 MI South Dodd CR 15
RouteCounty Highway 4400
CountyDoddridge County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.2407, -80.63569
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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic90 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$628,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Doddridge CO Rt 44 over Buckeye Creek built?

It was built in 1918, making it 107 years old in 2025.

What condition is Doddridge CO Rt 44 over Buckeye 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Doddridge CO Rt 44 over Buckeye Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Doddridge CO Rt 44 over Buckeye Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Doddridge CO Rt 44 over Buckeye Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.