US Route 40 over Little Wheeling Creek
FairOhio County, West Virginia · 0.25 Mi. West JCT CR27 · Structure no. 00000000035A044
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 72 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,400
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Route 40 over Little Wheeling Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Route 40 over Little Wheeling Creek in Ohio County, West Virginia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,590 by 2040. The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US Route 40 over Little Wheeling Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 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 3,400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is US Route 40 over Little Wheeling Creek?
The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns US Route 40 over Little Wheeling Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.