US Bridges

County Route 24 over Big Wheeling Creek

Fair

Ohio County, West Virginia · 0.11 Mi. South JCT WV2 · Structure no. 00000000035A136

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Steel
Length
180 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 24 over Big Wheeling Creek is a steel box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 24 over Big Wheeling Creek in Ohio County, West Virginia. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 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 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,294 by 2042. The structure is 180 ft (55 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 24
CrossesBig Wheeling Creek
Location0.11 Mi. South JCT WV2
RouteCounty Highway 24
CountyOhio County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates40.0625, -80.72214
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length180 ft (55 m)
Longest span177 ft (54 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2022)
Projected traffic3,294 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 24 over Big Wheeling Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 24 over Big 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 24 over Big Wheeling Creek carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Route 24 over Big Wheeling Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (55 m) long with a longest span of 177 ft (54 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 24 over Big Wheeling Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.