US Bridges

Ebl Route 0064 over Karnes Creek

Fair

Alleghany County, Virginia · 2.58TO 220E & 4.83TO 220W · Structure no. 000000000000997

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,765
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ebl Route 0064 over Karnes Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ebl 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 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 8,765 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,973 by 2045. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEbl Route 0064
CrossesKarnes Creek
Location2.58TO 220E & 4.83TO 220W
RouteInterstate 64
Coordinates37.79045, -79.88959
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,765 (2022)
Projected traffic9,973 by 2045
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ebl Route 0064 over Karnes Creek built?

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

What condition is Ebl Route 0064 over Karnes 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 2023.

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

About 8,765 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ebl 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 59 ft wide.

Who owns Ebl Route 0064 over Karnes Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.