US Route 40 over Little Wheeling Creek
GoodOhio County, West Virginia · 0.24 Mi. East JCT CR 40/5 · Structure no. 00000000035A151
- Built
- 2022
- 3 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 70 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 900
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Route 40 over Little Wheeling Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US Route 40 over Little Wheeling Creek in Ohio County, West Virginia. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,215 by 2042. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US Route 40 over Little Wheeling Creek built?
It was built in 2022, making it 3 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does US Route 40 over Little Wheeling Creek carry?
About 900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is US Route 40 over Little Wheeling Creek?
The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns US Route 40 over Little Wheeling Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.