US Bridges

Twshp RD 438 over Wheeling Creek

Fair

Belmont County, Ohio · 1 MI N of JCT CR 10 · Structure no. 0734411

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
178 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
734
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Twshp RD 438 over Wheeling Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Twshp RD 438 over Wheeling Creek in Belmont County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 125 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 734 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,019 by 2035. The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesTwshp RD 438
CrossesWheeling Creek
Location1 MI N of JCT CR 10
RouteCounty Highway T0438
CountyBelmont County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.07903, -80.82226
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length178 ft (54.3 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width13 ft (4 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic734 (2015)
Projected traffic1,019 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Twshp RD 438 over Wheeling Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Twshp RD 438 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 Twshp RD 438 over Wheeling Creek carry?

About 734 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Twshp RD 438 over Wheeling Creek?

The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Twshp RD 438 over Wheeling Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.