US Bridges

Wbl Route 0064 over Karnes Creek

Good

Alleghany County, Virginia · 2.58TO 220E & 4.83TO 220W · Structure no. 000000000000996

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,352
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wbl Route 0064 over Karnes Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wbl Route 0064 over Karnes Creek in Alleghany County, Virginia. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,352 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,970 by 2045. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWbl Route 0064
CrossesKarnes Creek
Location2.58TO 220E & 4.83TO 220W
RouteInterstate 64
Coordinates37.79056, -79.88966
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating83 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,352 (2022)
Projected traffic9,970 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 Wbl Route 0064 over Karnes Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wbl Route 0064 over Karnes 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 October 2023.

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

About 8,352 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wbl Route 0064 over Karnes Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Wbl Route 0064 over Karnes Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.