US Bridges

Doddridge CO Rt 15 over Buffalo Calf Creek

Good

Doddridge County, West Virginia · 0.04 MI East Dodd CO 42 · Structure no. 00000000009A112

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
800
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Doddridge CO Rt 15 over Buffalo Calf Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Doddridge CO Rt 15 over Buffalo Calf Creek in Doddridge County, West Virginia. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,430 by 2041. The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long and 21 ft wide.

CarriesDoddridge CO Rt 15
CrossesBuffalo Calf Creek
Location0.04 MI East Dodd CO 42
RouteCounty Highway 1500
Coordinates39.25804, -80.64859
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length42 ft (12.7 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2019)
Projected traffic1,430 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 15 over Buffalo Calf Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Doddridge CO Rt 15 over Buffalo Calf 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 December 2022.

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

About 800 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Doddridge CO Rt 15 over Buffalo Calf Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Doddridge CO Rt 15 over Buffalo Calf Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.