Dodd CO 50/30 over Buckeye Run
PoorDoddridge County, West Virginia · 0.70 MI West CO Rt 50/34 · Structure no. 00000000009A081
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 142 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 850
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dodd CO 50/30 over Buckeye Run is a steel 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 1995, 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 142 ft (43.3 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
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 1995.
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 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Dodd CO 50/30 over Buckeye Run?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.