US Bridges

Doddridge CR 50/34 over Morgans Run

Good

Doddridge County, West Virginia · 0.10 MI East CO Rt 50/30 · Structure no. 00000000009A089

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Doddridge CR 50/34 over Morgans Run is a concrete culvert carrying Doddridge CR 50/34 over Morgans Run in Doddridge County, West Virginia. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2041. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long.

CarriesDoddridge CR 50/34
CrossesMorgans Run
Location0.10 MI East CO Rt 50/30
RouteCounty Highway 5034
Coordinates39.28155, -80.69462
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic90 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 50/34 over Morgans Run built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is Doddridge CR 50/34 over Morgans Run 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Doddridge CR 50/34 over Morgans Run carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Doddridge CR 50/34 over Morgans Run?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m).

Who owns Doddridge CR 50/34 over Morgans Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.