County Route 39/8 over Middle Wheeling Creek
PoorOhio County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mi. West JCT CR39 · Structure no. 00000000035A103
- Built
- 1919
- 106 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 65 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 39/8 over Middle Wheeling Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 39/8 over Middle Wheeling Creek in Ohio County, West Virginia. It was built in 1919 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 106 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 61 by 2040. The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long and 16 ft wide.
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Route 39/8 over Middle Wheeling Creek built?
It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is County Route 39/8 over Middle 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 County Route 39/8 over Middle Wheeling Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is County Route 39/8 over Middle Wheeling Creek?
The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 39/8 over Middle Wheeling Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.