County Route 27 over Little Wheeling Creek
PoorOhio County, West Virginia · 0.04 Mi. North JCT US 40 · Structure no. 00000000035A020
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 68 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 27 over Little Wheeling Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 27 over Little Wheeling Creek in Ohio County, West Virginia. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 years old, older than the West Virginia average of 44.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 183 by 2042. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Route 27 over Little Wheeling Creek built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Route 27 over Little Wheeling Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does County Route 27 over Little Wheeling Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is County Route 27 over Little Wheeling Creek?
The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 27 over Little Wheeling Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.