US Bridges

Ebl Route 0064 over Cowpasture River

Fair

Alleghany County, Virginia · 2.15 to 42 & 4.12 to 269 · Structure no. 000000000001013

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
543 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,929
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ebl Route 0064 over Cowpasture River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ebl Route 0064 over Cowpasture River in Alleghany County, Virginia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 3,929 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,381 by 2045. The structure is 543 ft (165.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEbl Route 0064
CrossesCowpasture River
Location2.15 to 42 & 4.12 to 269
RouteInterstate 64
Coordinates37.80807, -79.74028
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length543 ft (165.5 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,929 (2022)
Projected traffic4,381 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
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 Cowpasture River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ebl Route 0064 over Cowpasture River 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Ebl Route 0064 over Cowpasture River carry?

About 3,929 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ebl Route 0064 over Cowpasture River?

The structure is 543 ft (165.5 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Ebl Route 0064 over Cowpasture River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.