US Bridges

Wbl Route 0064 over Wilson Creek

Fair

Alleghany County, Virginia · 0.22 Rt 60 - 1.53 Rt 42 · Structure no. 000000000000991

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,281
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wbl Route 0064 over Wilson Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wbl Route 0064 over Wilson Creek in Alleghany County, Virginia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 5,281 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,888 by 2042. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWbl Route 0064
CrossesWilson Creek
Location0.22 Rt 60 - 1.53 Rt 42
RouteInterstate 64
CountyAlleghany County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.82685, -79.78947
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,281 (2022)
Projected traffic5,888 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$96 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wbl Route 0064 over Wilson Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wbl Route 0064 over Wilson 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Wbl Route 0064 over Wilson Creek carry?

About 5,281 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wbl Route 0064 over Wilson Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Wbl Route 0064 over Wilson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.