US Bridges

US Route 40 over Little Wheeling Creek

Fair

Ohio County, West Virginia · 0.10 Mi. West JCT CR25 · Structure no. 00000000035A139

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
252 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,900
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Route 40 over Little Wheeling Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Route 40 over Little Wheeling Creek in Ohio County, West Virginia. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 11,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,518 by 2040. The structure is 252 ft (76.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesUS Route 40
CrossesLittle Wheeling Creek
Location0.10 Mi. West JCT CR25
RouteU.S. Route 40
CountyOhio County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates40.0482, -80.64334
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length252 ft (76.7 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.9 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,900 (2020)
Projected traffic14,518 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 US Route 40 over Little Wheeling Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Route 40 over Little 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 2023.

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

About 11,900 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US Route 40 over Little Wheeling Creek?

The structure is 252 ft (76.7 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US Route 40 over Little Wheeling Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.