US Bridges

I64 EB over Mud River

Poor

Cabell County, West Virginia · 0.19 Mi.East of CR 60/89 · Structure no. 00000000006A238

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
408 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I64 EB over Mud River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I64 EB over Mud River in Cabell County, West Virginia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 23,600 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,748 by 2042. The structure is 408 ft (124.4 m) long and 35 ft wide.

CarriesI64 EB
CrossesMud River
Location0.19 Mi.East of CR 60/89
RouteInterstate 6400
Coordinates38.42087, -82.2522
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length408 ft (124.4 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,600 (2022)
Projected traffic33,748 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 EB over Mud River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is I64 EB over Mud River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does I64 EB over Mud River carry?

About 23,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I64 EB over Mud River?

The structure is 408 ft (124.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns I64 EB over Mud River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.