US Bridges

Dodd CO Rt 50/29 over Tarkiln Run

Fair

Doddridge County, West Virginia · 0.04 MI West Dodd CO Rt 9 · Structure no. 00000000009A073

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,300
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dodd CO Rt 50/29 over Tarkiln Run is a concrete slab carrying Dodd CO Rt 50/29 over Tarkiln Run in Doddridge County, West Virginia. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,325 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 25 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesDodd CO Rt 50/29
CrossesTarkiln Run
Location0.04 MI West Dodd CO Rt 9
RouteCounty Highway 5029
CountyDoddridge County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.29832, -80.61422
Functional classRural Major 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
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2020)
Projected traffic2,325 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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$522,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dodd CO Rt 50/29 over Tarkiln Run built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dodd CO Rt 50/29 over Tarkiln 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Dodd CO Rt 50/29 over Tarkiln Run carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Dodd CO Rt 50/29 over Tarkiln Run?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Dodd CO Rt 50/29 over Tarkiln Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.