US Bridges

I64 Access Ramps over Merrick Creek

Fair

Cabell County, West Virginia · 0.02 Miles W. of Wv 193 · Structure no. 00000000006A275

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
33,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I64 Access Ramps over Merrick Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I64 Access Ramps over Merrick Creek in Cabell County, West Virginia. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 33,900 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,477 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 802 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI64 Access Ramps
CrossesMerrick Creek
Location0.02 Miles W. of Wv 193
RouteInterstate 6400
CountyCabell County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.41897, -82.29045
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width802 ft (244.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,900 (2022)
Projected traffic48,477 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 Access Ramps over Merrick Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is I64 Access Ramps over Merrick 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 I64 Access Ramps over Merrick Creek carry?

About 33,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I64 Access Ramps over Merrick Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 802 ft wide.

Who owns I64 Access Ramps over Merrick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.