US Bridges

Wbl Route 0064 over Dunlap Creek & RTE 159

Fair

Alleghany County, Virginia · 2.92 to 661 & 4.41 to Wcl · Structure no. 000000000000956

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
580 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,627
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wbl Route 0064 over Dunlap Creek & RTE 159 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wbl Route 0064 over Dunlap Creek & RTE 159 in Alleghany County, Virginia. It was built in 1966, 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 2045. The structure is 580 ft (176.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWbl Route 0064
CrossesDunlap Creek & RTE 159
Location2.92 to 661 & 4.41 to Wcl
RouteInterstate 64
CountyAlleghany County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.80943, -80.06277
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 rating52 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length580 ft (176.8 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,627 (2022)
Projected traffic4,983 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wbl Route 0064 over Dunlap Creek & RTE 159 built?

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

What condition is Wbl Route 0064 over Dunlap Creek & RTE 159 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Wbl Route 0064 over Dunlap Creek & RTE 159 carry?

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

How long is Wbl Route 0064 over Dunlap Creek & RTE 159?

The structure is 580 ft (176.8 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Wbl Route 0064 over Dunlap Creek & RTE 159?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.