US Bridges

I-64 Ebl over Howards Creek

Fair

Greenbrier County, West Virginia · 0.70 Miles W. of CR 60/14 · Structure no. 00000000013A157

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
321 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,250
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-64 Ebl over Howards Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-64 Ebl over Howards Creek in Greenbrier County, West Virginia. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 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 4,250 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,078 by 2042. The structure is 321 ft (97.9 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesI-64 Ebl
CrossesHowards Creek
Location0.70 Miles W. of CR 60/14
RouteInterstate 6400
Coordinates37.77043, -80.36859
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length321 ft (97.9 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,250 (2022)
Projected traffic6,078 by 2042
Trucks24%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-64 Ebl over Howards Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-64 Ebl over Howards 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does I-64 Ebl over Howards Creek carry?

About 4,250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is I-64 Ebl over Howards Creek?

The structure is 321 ft (97.9 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-64 Ebl over Howards Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.