US Bridges

Dodd CO Rt 58 over Meathouse Fork

Poor

Doddridge County, West Virginia · 0.14 MI South CO Rt 25 · Structure no. 00000000009A091

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dodd CO Rt 58 over Meathouse Fork is a concrete arch - deck carrying Dodd CO Rt 58 over Meathouse Fork in Doddridge County, West Virginia. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 445 by 2041. The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long and 17 ft wide.

CarriesDodd CO Rt 58
CrossesMeathouse Fork
Location0.14 MI South CO Rt 25
RouteCounty Highway 5800
Coordinates39.19403, -80.6494
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (15 m)
Longest span49 ft (15 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2020)
Projected traffic445 by 2041
Trucks8%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$581,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dodd CO Rt 58 over Meathouse Fork built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dodd CO Rt 58 over Meathouse Fork 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Dodd CO Rt 58 over Meathouse Fork carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Dodd CO Rt 58 over Meathouse Fork?

The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Dodd CO Rt 58 over Meathouse Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.