US Bridges

Doddridge CO Rt 15 over Buckeye Creek

Good

Doddridge County, West Virginia · 0.02 MI West CO Rt 15/8 · Structure no. 00000000009A119

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
750
2022 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 2005, so it is 20 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,340 by 2041. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesDoddridge CO Rt 15
CrossesBuckeye Creek
Location0.02 MI West CO Rt 15/8
RouteCounty Highway 1500
Coordinates39.27535, -80.67499
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2022)
Projected traffic1,340 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 15 over Buckeye Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 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 July 2023.

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

About 750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Doddridge CO Rt 15 over Buckeye Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Doddridge CO Rt 15 over Buckeye Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.