County Route 39 over Little Wheeling Creek
PoorPosted for loadOhio County, West Virginia · 0.06 Mi. East JCT US 40 · Structure no. 00000000035A027
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 81 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,700
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 39 over Little Wheeling Creek is a concrete frame carrying County Route 39 over Little Wheeling Creek in Ohio County, West Virginia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,074 by 2043. The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long and 32 ft wide.
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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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Route 39 over Little Wheeling Creek built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Route 39 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does County Route 39 over Little Wheeling Creek carry?
About 1,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is County Route 39 over Little Wheeling Creek?
The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 39 over Little Wheeling Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.