US Route 40 over Little Wheeling Creek
FairOhio County, West Virginia · 0.03 Mi. West JCT CR 40/4 · Structure no. 00000000035A048
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 2022
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 54 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,300
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Route 40 over Little Wheeling Creek is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US Route 40 over Little Wheeling Creek in Ohio County, West Virginia. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 88 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 6 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,556 by 2042. The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
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 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.
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 June 2024.
How much traffic does US Route 40 over Little Wheeling Creek carry?
About 3,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is US Route 40 over Little Wheeling Creek?
The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns US Route 40 over Little Wheeling Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.