US Bridges

Dod CO Rt 50/16 over Meathouse Fork

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Doddridge County, West Virginia · 0.12 MI S Dod CO 50/19 · Structure no. 00000000009A123

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
101 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dod CO Rt 50/16 over Meathouse Fork is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dod CO Rt 50/16 over Meathouse Fork in Doddridge County, West Virginia. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,580 by 2041. The structure is 101 ft (30.7 m) long and 33 ft wide.

CarriesDod CO Rt 50/16
CrossesMeathouse Fork
Location0.12 MI S Dod CO 50/19
RouteCounty Highway 5016
Coordinates39.28335, -80.73388
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length101 ft (30.7 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2019)
Projected traffic3,580 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 Dod CO Rt 50/16 over Meathouse Fork built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dod CO Rt 50/16 over Meathouse 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 July 2021.

How much traffic does Dod CO Rt 50/16 over Meathouse Fork carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Dod CO Rt 50/16 over Meathouse Fork?

The structure is 101 ft (30.7 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Dod CO Rt 50/16 over Meathouse Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.