County Route 43 over Middle Wheeling Creek
FairOhio County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mi. East JCT CR39/6 · Structure no. 00000000035A054
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 78 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,900
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 43 over Middle Wheeling Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 43 over Middle Wheeling Creek in Ohio County, West Virginia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,915 by 2043. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Route 43 over Middle Wheeling Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Route 43 over Middle 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does County Route 43 over Middle Wheeling Creek carry?
About 2,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is County Route 43 over Middle Wheeling Creek?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 43 over Middle Wheeling Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.