US Bridges

County Highway 04 over Wheeling Creek

Fair

Belmont County, Ohio · 0.18 N of JCT Ch 10 · Structure no. 0734616

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,134
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway 04 over Wheeling Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying County Highway 04 over Wheeling Creek in Belmont County, Ohio. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 6 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 1,134 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,574 by 2035. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway 04
CrossesWheeling Creek
Location0.18 N of JCT Ch 10
RouteCounty Highway 4
CountyBelmont County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.10637, -80.84311
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,134 (2015)
Projected traffic1,574 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 County Highway 04 over Wheeling Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway 04 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 County Highway 04 over Wheeling Creek carry?

About 1,134 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is County Highway 04 over Wheeling Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway 04 over Wheeling Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.