US Bridges

Wbl Route 0064 over RTE 602 & Kerrs Creek

Fair

Rockbridge County, Virginia · 2.89 to 60 & 2.54 to 11 · Structure no. 000000000015259

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
381 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,215
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wbl Route 0064 over RTE 602 & Kerrs Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wbl Route 0064 over RTE 602 & Kerrs Creek in Rockbridge County, Virginia. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 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 5,215 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,815 by 2045. The structure is 381 ft (116.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWbl Route 0064
CrossesRTE 602 & Kerrs Creek
Location2.89 to 60 & 2.54 to 11
RouteInterstate 64
Coordinates37.82651, -79.44293
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.
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 inspectionMarch 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length381 ft (116.2 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,215 (2022)
Projected traffic5,815 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$70 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wbl Route 0064 over RTE 602 & Kerrs Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wbl Route 0064 over RTE 602 & Kerrs 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Wbl Route 0064 over RTE 602 & Kerrs Creek carry?

About 5,215 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wbl Route 0064 over RTE 602 & Kerrs Creek?

The structure is 381 ft (116.2 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Wbl Route 0064 over RTE 602 & Kerrs Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.