US Bridges

I-64 Ebl over Wades Creek

Fair

Greenbrier County, West Virginia · 2.30 Miles W. of Wv 311 · Structure no. 00000000013A169

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
178 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,635
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-64 Ebl over Wades Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-64 Ebl over Wades Creek in Greenbrier County, West Virginia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 8,635 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,521 by 2039. The structure is 178 ft (54.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesI-64 Ebl
CrossesWades Creek
Location2.30 Miles W. of Wv 311
RouteInterstate 6400
CountyGreenbrier County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.79182, -80.27125
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionFebruary 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length178 ft (54.2 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,635 (2019)
Projected traffic12,521 by 2039
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
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 Wades Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-64 Ebl over Wades 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 February 2024.

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

About 8,635 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is I-64 Ebl over Wades Creek?

The structure is 178 ft (54.2 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns I-64 Ebl over Wades Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.