FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

DODD CO 50/30

Carrying DODD CO 50/30 over BUCKEYE RUN

0.17 MI WEST CO RT 50/15, Doddridge, West Virginia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
43 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: DODD CO 50/30

The DODD CO 50/30 bridge in Doddridge, West Virginia carries DODD CO 50/30 over BUCKEYE RUN. It was built in 1947, making it 79 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1994, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 1 section, stretching 40.7 meters (134 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 850 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of West Virginia bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 42.6 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How DODD CO 50/30 compares

▲ 1.6
Load rating vs West Virginia average (41.0 t)
Top 45%
Higher load rating than 55% of West Virginia bridges
101
Bridges in Doddridge · 22 in Poor condition
DODD CO 50/30 42.6 t
West Virginia average 41.0 t

Live comparison across West Virginia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
56.8 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
30.0
Serviceability /30
12.0
Essentiality /15
14.8
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
42.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1947
Last Reconstructed
1994
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
40.7 m (134 ft)
Deck Width
8.5 m (28 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
850 vehicles/day
Structure Number
00000000009A078

Condition Analysis

  • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.

How to read this record

DODD CO 50/30 is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare DODD CO 50/30 against other structures in Doddridge and across West Virginia. West Virginia bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for DODD CO 50/30?

DODD CO 50/30 in Doddridge, West Virginia has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is DODD CO 50/30 inspected?

DODD CO 50/30's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 850 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. DODD CO 50/30 is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for DODD CO 50/30?

DODD CO 50/30 has an NBI inventory load rating of 42.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining DODD CO 50/30?

DODD CO 50/30 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is DODD CO 50/30 and does age affect safety?

DODD CO 50/30 was built in 1947, making it 79 years old and last reconstructed in 1994.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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