US Bridges

Dodd. Co. 55/8 over Little Battle Run

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Doddridge County, West Virginia · 0.45 Mi. S. Wv 23 · Structure no. 00000000009A129

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dodd. Co. 55/8 over Little Battle Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dodd. Co. 55/8 over Little Battle Run in Doddridge County, West Virginia. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 14 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesDodd. Co. 55/8
CrossesLittle Battle Run
Location0.45 Mi. S. Wv 23
RouteCounty Highway 558
CountyDoddridge County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.38237, -80.63887
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic90 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Dodd. Co. 55/8 over Little Battle Run built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dodd. Co. 55/8 over Little Battle Run 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Dodd. Co. 55/8 over Little Battle Run carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Dodd. Co. 55/8 over Little Battle Run?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Dodd. Co. 55/8 over Little Battle Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.