US Bridges

Doddridge CO Rt 19 over South Fork Hughes River

Fair

Doddridge County, West Virginia · 0.09 MI East CO Rt 19/11 · Structure no. 00000000009A104

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Doddridge CO Rt 19 over South Fork Hughes River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Doddridge CO Rt 19 over South Fork Hughes River in Doddridge County, West Virginia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 6 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2041. The structure is 64 ft (19.6 m) long and 21 ft wide.

CarriesDoddridge CO Rt 19
CrossesSouth Fork Hughes River
Location0.09 MI East CO Rt 19/11
RouteCounty Highway 1900
Coordinates39.20567, -80.85781
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length64 ft (19.6 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2022)
Projected traffic450 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 CO Rt 19 over South Fork Hughes River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Doddridge CO Rt 19 over South Fork Hughes River 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Doddridge CO Rt 19 over South Fork Hughes River carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Doddridge CO Rt 19 over South Fork Hughes River?

The structure is 64 ft (19.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Doddridge CO Rt 19 over South Fork Hughes River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.