Dodd CO Rt 50/30 over Middle Island Creek
PoorPosted for loadDoddridge County, West Virginia · 0.05 MI West Wv Rt 18 · Structure no. 00000000009A079
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 166 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,600
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dodd CO Rt 50/30 over Middle Island Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Dodd CO Rt 50/30 over Middle Island Creek in Doddridge County, West Virginia. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,655 by 2041. The structure is 166 ft (50.5 m) long and 39 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Dodd CO Rt 50/30 over Middle Island Creek built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dodd CO Rt 50/30 over Middle Island 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Dodd CO Rt 50/30 over Middle Island Creek carry?
About 2,600 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Dodd CO Rt 50/30 over Middle Island Creek?
The structure is 166 ft (50.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Dodd CO Rt 50/30 over Middle Island Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.