US Bridges

Doddridge County 8 over Sycamore Fork

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Doddridge County, West Virginia · 0.16 MI East Dod CO Rt 10 · Structure no. 00000000009A120

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Doddridge County 8 over Sycamore Fork is a concrete frame carrying Doddridge County 8 over Sycamore Fork in Doddridge County, West Virginia. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 450 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 20 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesDoddridge County 8
CrossesSycamore Fork
Location0.16 MI East Dod CO Rt 10
RouteCounty Highway 800
CountyDoddridge County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.39114, -80.59429
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2022)
Projected traffic450 by 2041
Trucks0%
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 County 8 over Sycamore Fork built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Doddridge County 8 over Sycamore Fork 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Doddridge County 8 over Sycamore Fork carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Doddridge County 8 over Sycamore Fork?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Doddridge County 8 over Sycamore Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.