US Bridges

Dodd CO Rt 50/74 over Doe Run

Poor

Doddridge County, West Virginia · 0.02 MI East CO Rt 50/30 · Structure no. 00000000009A122

Built
1914
111 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dodd CO Rt 50/74 over Doe Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying Dodd CO Rt 50/74 over Doe Run in Doddridge County, West Virginia. It was built in 1914, so it is 111 years old, older than the West Virginia average of 44.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 180 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 20 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesDodd CO Rt 50/74
CrossesDoe Run
Location0.02 MI East CO Rt 50/30
RouteCounty Highway 5074
CountyDoddridge County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.29523, -80.78021
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2019)
Projected traffic180 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$85,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dodd CO Rt 50/74 over Doe Run built?

It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dodd CO Rt 50/74 over Doe Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Dodd CO Rt 50/74 over Doe Run carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Dodd CO Rt 50/74 over Doe Run?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Dodd CO Rt 50/74 over Doe Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.