US Bridges

Ebl Route 0064 over RTE 763 & Mill Creek

Fair

Rockbridge County, Virginia · 0.38 to 11 & 0.70 to 81S · Structure no. 000000000015261

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
324 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,442
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ebl Route 0064 over RTE 763 & Mill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ebl Route 0064 over RTE 763 & Mill 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 5,442 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,255 by 2042. The structure is 324 ft (98.8 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEbl Route 0064
CrossesRTE 763 & Mill Creek
Location0.38 to 11 & 0.70 to 81S
RouteInterstate 64
Coordinates37.79814, -79.40948
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length324 ft (98.8 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.7 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,442 (2022)
Projected traffic7,255 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ebl Route 0064 over RTE 763 & Mill Creek built?

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

What condition is Ebl Route 0064 over RTE 763 & Mill 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 2024.

How much traffic does Ebl Route 0064 over RTE 763 & Mill Creek carry?

About 5,442 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ebl Route 0064 over RTE 763 & Mill Creek?

The structure is 324 ft (98.8 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Ebl Route 0064 over RTE 763 & Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.