US Bridges

Dodd CO Rt 66 over Cove Creek

PoorPosted for load

Doddridge County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI East Wv Rt 18 · Structure no. 00000000009A093

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dodd CO Rt 66 over Cove Creek is a concrete slab carrying Dodd CO Rt 66 over Cove Creek in Doddridge County, West Virginia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 18 ft wide.

CarriesDodd CO Rt 66
CrossesCove Creek
Location0.01 MI East Wv Rt 18
RouteCounty Highway 6600
Coordinates39.12537, -80.74068
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$391,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dodd CO Rt 66 over Cove Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dodd CO Rt 66 over Cove Creek 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 66 over Cove Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Dodd CO Rt 66 over Cove Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Dodd CO Rt 66 over Cove Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.