US Bridges

Ch 10 over Wheeling Creek

Good

Belmont County, Ohio · 2028 MI E of JCT Ch 4 Lt · Structure no. 0730697

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,436
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 10 over Wheeling Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ch 10 over Wheeling Creek in Belmont County, Ohio. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 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 6,436 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,933 by 2035. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesCh 10
CrossesWheeling Creek
Location2028 MI E of JCT Ch 4 Lt
RouteCounty Highway C0010
CountyBelmont County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.0864, -80.83988
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,436 (2015)
Projected traffic8,933 by 2035
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Ch 10 over Wheeling Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 10 over Wheeling Creek 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 Ch 10 over Wheeling Creek carry?

About 6,436 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Ch 10 over Wheeling Creek?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 10 over Wheeling Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.