Dodd CO 50/30 over Buckeye Run
PoorDoddridge County, West Virginia · 0.17 MI West CO Rt 50/15 · Structure no. 00000000009A078
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 134 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 850
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dodd CO 50/30 over Buckeye Run is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dodd CO 50/30 over Buckeye Run in Doddridge County, West Virginia. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 78 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.
It carries about 850 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,520 by 2041. The structure is 134 ft (40.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dodd CO 50/30 over Buckeye Run built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is Dodd CO 50/30 over Buckeye Run 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Dodd CO 50/30 over Buckeye Run carry?
About 850 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Dodd CO 50/30 over Buckeye Run?
The structure is 134 ft (40.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Dodd CO 50/30 over Buckeye Run?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.