US Bridges

I-64 Wbl over Howard Creek

Fair

Greenbrier County, West Virginia · 0.70 Miles W. of CR 60/14 · Structure no. 00000000013A158

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
311 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,950
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-64 Wbl over Howard Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-64 Wbl over Howard 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 5 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 5,950 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,509 by 2039. The structure is 311 ft (94.9 m) long and 43 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-64 Wbl
CrossesHoward Creek
Location0.70 Miles W. of CR 60/14
RouteInterstate 6400
CountyGreenbrier County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.77062, -80.36844
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length311 ft (94.9 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 traffic5,950 (2019)
Projected traffic8,509 by 2039
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 Wbl over Howard Creek built?

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

What condition is I-64 Wbl over Howard 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 Wbl over Howard Creek carry?

About 5,950 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is I-64 Wbl over Howard Creek?

The structure is 311 ft (94.9 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-64 Wbl over Howard Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.