US Bridges

TR 652 over Wheeling Creek

Fair

Belmont County, Ohio · 0.01 MI S of JCT US 40 · Structure no. 0732168

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
142 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
983
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 652 over Wheeling Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying TR 652 over Wheeling Creek in Belmont County, Ohio. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 72 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 983 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,364 by 2035. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 19 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesTR 652
CrossesWheeling Creek
Location0.01 MI S of JCT US 40
RouteCounty Highway T0652
CountyBelmont County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.06806, -80.78028
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic983 (2015)
Projected traffic1,364 by 2035
Trucks5%
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

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 TR 652 over Wheeling Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is TR 652 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 TR 652 over Wheeling Creek carry?

About 983 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is TR 652 over Wheeling Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns TR 652 over Wheeling Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.