US Bridges

Doddridge CO Rt 5 over Mcelroy Creek

Good

Doddridge County, West Virginia · 0.18 Miles West Wv Rt 23 · Structure no. 00000000009A107

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
99 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
600
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Doddridge CO Rt 5 over Mcelroy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Doddridge CO Rt 5 over Mcelroy Creek in Doddridge County, West Virginia. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,075 by 2041. The structure is 99 ft (30.1 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesDoddridge CO Rt 5
CrossesMcelroy Creek
Location0.18 Miles West Wv Rt 23
RouteCounty Highway 500
Coordinates39.39859, -80.69002
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 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length99 ft (30.1 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2019)
Projected traffic1,075 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 5 over Mcelroy Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Doddridge CO Rt 5 over Mcelroy Creek 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 5 over Mcelroy Creek carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Doddridge CO Rt 5 over Mcelroy Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.1 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Doddridge CO Rt 5 over Mcelroy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.