US Bridges

I64 WB over Mud River and CO Rt 26/2

Good

Cabell County, West Virginia · 0.21 MI West of CO 60/8 · Structure no. 00000000006A323

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
323 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,650
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I64 WB over Mud River and CO Rt 26/2 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I64 WB over Mud River and CO Rt 26/2 in Cabell County, West Virginia. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 17,650 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,240 by 2042. The structure is 323 ft (98.5 m) long and 31 ft wide.

CarriesI64 WB
CrossesMud River and CO Rt 26/2
Location0.21 MI West of CO 60/8
RouteInterstate 6400
Coordinates38.41586, -82.26806
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length323 ft (98.5 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,650 (2022)
Projected traffic25,240 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-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 I64 WB over Mud River and CO Rt 26/2 built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is I64 WB over Mud River and CO Rt 26/2 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does I64 WB over Mud River and CO Rt 26/2 carry?

About 17,650 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I64 WB over Mud River and CO Rt 26/2?

The structure is 323 ft (98.5 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns I64 WB over Mud River and CO Rt 26/2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.