US Bridges

I64 WB over CSX Railroad & Mud River

Fair

Cabell County, West Virginia · 2.02 Mi. W. of CR 13 Entr · Structure no. 00000000006A234

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
451 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,150
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I64 WB over CSX Railroad & Mud River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I64 WB over CSX Railroad & Mud River in Cabell County, West Virginia. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 64 years old, older 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 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 12,150 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,375 by 2043. The structure is 451 ft (137.6 m) long and 35 ft wide.

CarriesI64 WB
CrossesCSX Railroad & Mud River
Location2.02 Mi. W. of CR 13 Entr
RouteInterstate 6400
Coordinates38.43672, -82.16329
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length451 ft (137.6 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,150 (2023)
Projected traffic17,375 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad 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 I64 WB over CSX Railroad & Mud River built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is I64 WB over CSX Railroad & Mud 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does I64 WB over CSX Railroad & Mud River carry?

About 12,150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I64 WB over CSX Railroad & Mud River?

The structure is 451 ft (137.6 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns I64 WB over CSX Railroad & Mud River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.