US Bridges

US Route 40 over Little Wheeling Creek

FairPosted for load

Ohio County, West Virginia · 0.05 Mi. West Jct. Wv 88 · Structure no. 00000000035A036

Built
1817
208 years old, rebuilt 1922
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
195 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Route 40 over Little Wheeling Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying US Route 40 over Little Wheeling Creek in Ohio County, West Virginia. It was built in 1817 and reconstructed in 1922, so it is 208 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 7,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,868 by 2042. The structure is 195 ft (59.3 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS Route 40
CrossesLittle Wheeling Creek
Location0.05 Mi. West Jct. Wv 88
RouteU.S. Route 40
CountyOhio County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates40.04376, -80.65865
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length195 ft (59.3 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,600 (2022)
Projected traffic10,868 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US Route 40 over Little Wheeling Creek built?

It was built in 1817, making it 208 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1922.

What condition is US Route 40 over Little 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US Route 40 over Little Wheeling Creek carry?

About 7,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US Route 40 over Little Wheeling Creek?

The structure is 195 ft (59.3 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns US Route 40 over Little Wheeling Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.