US Bridges

Wbl Route 0064 over Christians Creek

Fair

Augusta County, Virginia · 2.03 Rt I-81-2.40 Rt 608 · Structure no. 000000000001747

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
355 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
22,126
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wbl Route 0064 over Christians Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wbl Route 0064 over Christians Creek in Augusta County, Virginia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 5 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 22,126 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,963 by 2045. The structure is 355 ft (108.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWbl Route 0064
CrossesChristians Creek
Location2.03 Rt I-81-2.40 Rt 608
RouteInterstate 64
Coordinates38.10858, -79.01919
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length355 ft (108.1 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,126 (2022)
Projected traffic30,963 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$121 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wbl Route 0064 over Christians Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wbl Route 0064 over Christians 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 February 2023.

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

About 22,126 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wbl Route 0064 over Christians Creek?

The structure is 355 ft (108.1 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Wbl Route 0064 over Christians Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.