US Bridges

Route 0064 over Pounding Mill Run

Fair

Alleghany County, Virginia · 4.91 to 696 & 0.60 to 60 · Structure no. 000000000000979

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
17,117
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 0064 over Pounding Mill Run is a concrete culvert carrying Route 0064 over Pounding Mill Run 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 5 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 17,117 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,085 by 2042. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoute 0064
CrossesPounding Mill Run
Location4.91 to 696 & 0.60 to 60
RouteInterstate 64
Coordinates37.77324, -79.96529
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,117 (2022)
Projected traffic19,085 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Route 0064 over Pounding Mill Run built?

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

What condition is Route 0064 over Pounding Mill Run 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Route 0064 over Pounding Mill Run carry?

About 17,117 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Route 0064 over Pounding Mill Run?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Route 0064 over Pounding Mill Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.