US Bridges

County Route 39/2 over Middle Wheeling Creek

Fair

Ohio County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mi. East JCT CR 39/6 · Structure no. 00000000035A030

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 39/2 over Middle Wheeling Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying County Route 39/2 over Middle Wheeling Creek in Ohio County, West Virginia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 854 by 2042. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 21 ft wide.

CarriesCounty Route 39/2
CrossesMiddle Wheeling Creek
Location0.01 Mi. East JCT CR 39/6
RouteCounty Highway 392
Coordinates40.04445, -80.54442
Functional classRural 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2022)
Projected traffic854 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$51,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 39/2 over Middle Wheeling Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 39/2 over Middle 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 39/2 over Middle Wheeling Creek carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Route 39/2 over Middle Wheeling Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 39/2 over Middle Wheeling Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.