US Bridges

Dodd. Co. Rt. 15 over Buckeye Creek

Fair

Doddridge County, West Virginia · 0.06 MI West of Dod CO 38 · Structure no. 00000000009A124

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
800
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dodd. Co. Rt. 15 over Buckeye Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Dodd. Co. Rt. 15 over Buckeye Creek in Doddridge County, West Virginia. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 800 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,430 by 2041. The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long and 22 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesDodd. Co. Rt. 15
CrossesBuckeye Creek
Location0.06 MI West of Dod CO 38
RouteCounty Highway 1500
CountyDoddridge County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.26985, -80.65777
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating93 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length81 ft (24.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dodd. Co. Rt. 15 over Buckeye Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dodd. Co. Rt. 15 over Buckeye Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Dodd. Co. Rt. 15 over Buckeye Creek carry?

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

How long is Dodd. Co. Rt. 15 over Buckeye Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Dodd. Co. Rt. 15 over Buckeye Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.