US Bridges

US Route 40 over Little Wheeling Creek

Good

Ohio County, West Virginia · 0.21 Mi. West JCT CR 27 · Structure no. 00000000035A135

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Route 40 over Little Wheeling Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Route 40 over Little Wheeling Creek in Ohio County, West Virginia. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the West Virginia average of 44.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,435 by 2040. The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesUS Route 40
CrossesLittle Wheeling Creek
Location0.21 Mi. West JCT CR 27
RouteU.S. Route 40
CountyOhio County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates40.07093, -80.60025
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length75 ft (23 m)
Longest span72 ft (22 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,500 (2020)
Projected traffic6,435 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$83,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US Route 40 over Little Wheeling Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Route 40 over Little Wheeling Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does US Route 40 over Little Wheeling Creek carry?

About 4,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US Route 40 over Little Wheeling Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (22 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns US Route 40 over Little Wheeling Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.