US Bridges

Wbl Route 0064 over RTE 269 & Simpson Creek

Fair

Alleghany County, Virginia · 6.38 Rt 42- 5.07 Rock CO · Structure no. 000000000001002

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
356 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,236
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wbl Route 0064 over RTE 269 & Simpson Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wbl Route 0064 over RTE 269 & Simpson Creek in Alleghany County, Virginia. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger 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 4,236 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,723 by 2042. The structure is 356 ft (108.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWbl Route 0064
CrossesRTE 269 & Simpson Creek
Location6.38 Rt 42- 5.07 Rock CO
RouteInterstate 64
CountyAlleghany County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.81348, -79.67639
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length356 ft (108.5 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,236 (2022)
Projected traffic4,723 by 2042
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 RTE 269 & Simpson Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wbl Route 0064 over RTE 269 & Simpson 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 RTE 269 & Simpson Creek carry?

About 4,236 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wbl Route 0064 over RTE 269 & Simpson Creek?

The structure is 356 ft (108.5 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Wbl Route 0064 over RTE 269 & Simpson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.