US Bridges

County Route 29 over Little Wheeling Creek

Good

Ohio County, West Virginia · 0.02MI. North JCT US 40 · Structure no. 00000000035A146

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Segmental Box Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
750
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 29 over Little Wheeling Creek is a prestressed concrete segmental box girder carrying County Route 29 over Little Wheeling Creek in Ohio County, West Virginia. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,013 by 2042. The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long and 28 ft wide.

CarriesCounty Route 29
CrossesLittle Wheeling Creek
Location0.02MI. North JCT US 40
RouteCounty Highway 29
Coordinates40.07888, -80.58989
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSegmental Box Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length56 ft (17 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2022)
Projected traffic1,013 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 29 over Little Wheeling Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 29 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 29 over Little Wheeling Creek carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Route 29 over Little Wheeling Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 29 over Little Wheeling Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.