US Bridges

Doddridge CO Rt 15 over Buckeye Creek

Good

Doddridge County, West Virginia · 0.02 MI East Dod CR 15/1 · Structure no. 00000000009A108

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
800
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Doddridge CO Rt 15 over Buckeye Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Doddridge CO Rt 15 over Buckeye 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 975 by 2038. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 25 ft wide.

CarriesDoddridge CO Rt 15
CrossesBuckeye Creek
Location0.02 MI East Dod CR 15/1
RouteCounty Highway 1500
Coordinates39.26168, -80.65621
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2018)
Projected traffic975 by 2038
Trucks7%
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 15 over Buckeye Creek built?

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

What condition is Doddridge CO Rt 15 over Buckeye 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Doddridge CO Rt 15 over Buckeye Creek carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Doddridge CO Rt 15 over Buckeye Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Doddridge CO Rt 15 over Buckeye Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.