US Bridges

I 64 EB over CR 52/8 and Medley Fork

Fair

Cabell County, West Virginia · 0.72 MI East of US 52 · Structure no. 00000000006A134

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
724 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
26,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 64 EB over CR 52/8 and Medley Fork is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 64 EB over CR 52/8 and Medley Fork in Cabell County, West Virginia. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the West Virginia average of 44.7 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 26,800 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,324 by 2042. The structure is 724 ft (220.6 m) long and 35 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI 64 EB
CrossesCR 52/8 and Medley Fork
Location0.72 MI East of US 52
RouteInterstate 6400
CountyCabell County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.39712, -82.46812
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length724 ft (220.6 m)
Longest span155 ft (47.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,800 (2022)
Projected traffic38,324 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed—
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 I 64 EB over CR 52/8 and Medley Fork built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 64 EB over CR 52/8 and Medley Fork 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 I 64 EB over CR 52/8 and Medley Fork carry?

About 26,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I 64 EB over CR 52/8 and Medley Fork?

The structure is 724 ft (220.6 m) long with a longest span of 155 ft (47.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns I 64 EB over CR 52/8 and Medley Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.