US Bridges

Ch 10 over Wheeling Creek

Fair

Belmont County, Ohio · 1.73 MI E of JCT Ch 4 Lt · Structure no. 0730726

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
148 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 arch - deck carrying Ch 10 over Wheeling Creek in Belmont County, Ohio. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 6,436 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,933 by 2035. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesCh 10
CrossesWheeling Creek
Location1.73 MI E of JCT Ch 4 Lt
RouteCounty Highway C0010
CountyBelmont County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.09379, -80.84329
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 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 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 10 over Wheeling Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. 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 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 10 over Wheeling Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.