US Bridges

Wbl Route 0064 over RTE 600 & Johnson Creek

Fair

Alleghany County, Virginia · 2.32 Rt 661 - 0.60 Rt 60 · Structure no. 000000000000952

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
378 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,627
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wbl Route 0064 over RTE 600 & Johnson Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wbl Route 0064 over RTE 600 & Johnson Creek in Alleghany County, Virginia. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 59 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 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 4,627 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,983 by 2042. The structure is 378 ft (115.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWbl Route 0064
CrossesRTE 600 & Johnson Creek
Location2.32 Rt 661 - 0.60 Rt 60
RouteInterstate 64
CountyAlleghany County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.81375, -80.07152
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than 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 rating78 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length378 ft (115.3 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,627 (2022)
Projected traffic4,983 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$775 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wbl Route 0064 over RTE 600 & Johnson Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is Wbl Route 0064 over RTE 600 & Johnson 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 Wbl Route 0064 over RTE 600 & Johnson Creek carry?

About 4,627 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wbl Route 0064 over RTE 600 & Johnson Creek?

The structure is 378 ft (115.3 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Wbl Route 0064 over RTE 600 & Johnson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.