US Bridges

Wv Rt 18 over Meathouse Fork

Good

Doddridge County, West Virginia · 0.04 Mi. N. Dodd CO 50/16 · Structure no. 00000000009A126

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
175 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv Rt 18 over Meathouse Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv Rt 18 over Meathouse Fork 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 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,470 by 2041. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWv Rt 18
CrossesMeathouse Fork
Location0.04 Mi. N. Dodd CO 50/16
RouteState Highway 1800
CountyDoddridge County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.26743, -80.73353
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span172 ft (52.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2022)
Projected traffic1,470 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Wv Rt 18 over Meathouse Fork built?

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

What condition is Wv Rt 18 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Wv Rt 18 over Meathouse Fork carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Wv Rt 18 over Meathouse Fork?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 172 ft (52.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Wv Rt 18 over Meathouse Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.