US Bridges

US Route 50 over Buckeye Run

Good

Doddridge County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI East CO Rt 50/24 · Structure no. 00000000009A071

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,400
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Route 50 over Buckeye Run is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US Route 50 over Buckeye Run in Doddridge County, West Virginia. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 17,400 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,450 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long.

CarriesUS Route 50
CrossesBuckeye Run
Location0.01 MI East CO Rt 50/24
RouteU.S. Route 5000
Coordinates39.2831, -80.67072
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,400 (2019)
Projected traffic26,450 by 2041
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US Route 50 over Buckeye Run built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Route 50 over Buckeye Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does US Route 50 over Buckeye Run carry?

About 17,400 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US Route 50 over Buckeye Run?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns US Route 50 over Buckeye Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.