US Bridges

Doddridge CO Rt 56 over Brushy Fork

Good

Doddridge County, West Virginia · 0.73 MI South CO Rt 25 · Structure no. 00000000009A140

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Doddridge CO Rt 56 over Brushy Fork is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Doddridge CO Rt 56 over Brushy Fork in Doddridge County, West Virginia. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2041. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 15 ft wide.

CarriesDoddridge CO Rt 56
CrossesBrushy Fork
Location0.73 MI South CO Rt 25
RouteCounty Highway 56
Coordinates39.20057, -80.67596
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2022)
Projected traffic20 by 2041
Trucks1%
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 Doddridge CO Rt 56 over Brushy Fork built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Doddridge CO Rt 56 over Brushy 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Doddridge CO Rt 56 over Brushy Fork carry?

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

How long is Doddridge CO Rt 56 over Brushy Fork?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Doddridge CO Rt 56 over Brushy Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.