US Route 40 over Little Wheeling Creek
PoorOhio County, West Virginia · 0.38 Mi. West JCT CR45 · Structure no. 00000000035A050
- Built
- 1922
- 103 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 53 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 950
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Route 40 over Little Wheeling Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying US Route 40 over Little Wheeling Creek in Ohio County, West Virginia. It was built in 1922, so it is 103 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 950 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,583 by 2040. The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.
What condition is US Route 40 over Little Wheeling Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does US Route 40 over Little Wheeling Creek carry?
About 950 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is US Route 40 over Little Wheeling Creek?
The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns US Route 40 over Little Wheeling Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.