US Bridges

Doddridge CR 55/6 over Laugherty Fork

Fair

Doddridge County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI North CO Rt 55/2 · Structure no. 00000000009A083

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Doddridge CR 55/6 over Laugherty Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Doddridge CR 55/6 over Laugherty Fork in Doddridge County, West Virginia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 18 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesDoddridge CR 55/6
CrossesLaugherty Fork
Location0.01 MI North CO Rt 55/2
RouteCounty Highway 5506
CountyDoddridge County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.40783, -80.71236
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2019)
Projected traffic18 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 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 Doddridge CR 55/6 over Laugherty Fork built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Doddridge CR 55/6 over Laugherty Fork 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Doddridge CR 55/6 over Laugherty Fork carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Doddridge CR 55/6 over Laugherty Fork?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Doddridge CR 55/6 over Laugherty Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.