Doddridge CO Rt 48 over Buckeye Creek
PoorPosted for loadDoddridge County, West Virginia · 0.07 MI East CO Rt 15 · Structure no. 00000000009A067
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 600
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Doddridge CO Rt 48 over Buckeye Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Doddridge CO Rt 48 over Buckeye Creek in Doddridge County, West Virginia. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,075 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 20 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Doddridge CO Rt 48 over Buckeye Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Doddridge CO Rt 48 over Buckeye Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does Doddridge CO Rt 48 over Buckeye Creek carry?
About 600 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Doddridge CO Rt 48 over Buckeye Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Doddridge CO Rt 48 over Buckeye Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.