US Bridges

County Route 18 over Wheeling Creek

FairPosted for load

Ohio County, West Virginia · 0.02 Mi. South JCT WV2 · Structure no. 00000000035A085

Built
1892
133 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
233 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,300
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 18 over Wheeling Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying County Route 18 over Wheeling Creek in Ohio County, West Virginia. It was built in 1892, so it is 133 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,466 by 2040. The structure is 233 ft (70.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 18
CrossesWheeling Creek
Location0.02 Mi. South JCT WV2
RouteCounty Highway 18
CountyOhio County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates40.06335, -80.72345
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length233 ft (70.9 m)
Longest span159 ft (48.5 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,300 (2020)
Projected traffic6,466 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$234,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 18 over Wheeling Creek built?

It was built in 1892, making it 133 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 18 over 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 18 over Wheeling Creek carry?

About 5,300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Route 18 over Wheeling Creek?

The structure is 233 ft (70.9 m) long with a longest span of 159 ft (48.5 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 18 over Wheeling Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.