US Bridges

Wv Route 23 over Robinson Fork

Good

Doddridge County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI W Dodd. Co. 55/20 · Structure no. 00000000009A136

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,500
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv Route 23 over Robinson Fork is a concrete culvert carrying Wv Route 23 over Robinson Fork in Doddridge County, West Virginia. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,575 by 2041. The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long.

CarriesWv Route 23
CrossesRobinson Fork
Location0.01 MI W Dodd. Co. 55/20
RouteState Highway 23
Coordinates39.32852, -80.5793
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length47 ft (14.4 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2019)
Projected traffic1,575 by 2041
Trucks10%
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 Wv Route 23 over Robinson Fork built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv Route 23 over Robinson 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Wv Route 23 over Robinson Fork carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Wv Route 23 over Robinson Fork?

The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.4 m).

Who owns Wv Route 23 over Robinson Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.