US Bridges

Doddridge CO Rt 56 over Meathouse Fork

Good

Doddridge County, West Virginia · 0.02 MI South Dodd CR 25 · Structure no. 00000000009A088

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Doddridge CO Rt 56 over Meathouse Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Doddridge CO Rt 56 over Meathouse Fork in Doddridge County, West Virginia. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 13 by 2038. The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesDoddridge CO Rt 56
CrossesMeathouse Fork
Location0.02 MI South Dodd CR 25
RouteCounty Highway 5600
CountyDoddridge County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.20877, -80.67485
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length74 ft (22.5 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2018)
Projected traffic13 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
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 CO Rt 56 over Meathouse Fork built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Doddridge CO Rt 56 over Meathouse Fork in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Doddridge CO Rt 56 over Meathouse Fork carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Doddridge CO Rt 56 over Meathouse Fork?

The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Doddridge CO Rt 56 over Meathouse Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.