US Bridges

County Route 27/1 over I 64 Wbl

Fair

Greenbrier County, West Virginia · 0.20 Miles W. of CR 27 · Structure no. 00000000013A041

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
170 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 27/1 over I 64 Wbl is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 27/1 over I 64 Wbl in Greenbrier County, West Virginia. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 26 by 2039. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCounty Route 27/1
CrossesI 64 Wbl
Location0.20 Miles W. of CR 27
RouteCounty Highway 2701
Coordinates37.88316, -80.67935
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2019)
Projected traffic26 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 27/1 over I 64 Wbl built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 27/1 over I 64 Wbl 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 County Route 27/1 over I 64 Wbl carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is County Route 27/1 over I 64 Wbl?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 27/1 over I 64 Wbl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.