US Route 40 over Little Wheeling Creek
FairOhio County, West Virginia · 0.60 Mi. East JCT CR 8 · Structure no. 00000000035A040
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Route 40 over Little Wheeling Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US Route 40 over Little Wheeling Creek in Ohio County, West Virginia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,750 by 2040. The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US Route 40 over Little Wheeling Creek built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
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 October 2023.
How much traffic does US Route 40 over Little Wheeling Creek carry?
About 5,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is US Route 40 over Little Wheeling Creek?
The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns US Route 40 over Little Wheeling Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.