US Bridges

I-64 Ramp C Wbl over Wades Creek

Fair

Greenbrier County, West Virginia · 0.01 Miles E. of US 60 · Structure no. 00000000013A170

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,702
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-64 Ramp C Wbl over Wades Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-64 Ramp C Wbl 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 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 8,702 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,618 by 2042. The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesI-64 Ramp C Wbl
CrossesWades Creek
Location0.01 Miles E. of US 60
RouteInterstate 6400
CountyGreenbrier County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.80025, -80.28083
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length59 ft (18.1 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,702 (2022)
Projected traffic12,618 by 2042
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$701,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-64 Ramp C Wbl over Wades Creek built?

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

What condition is I-64 Ramp C Wbl 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does I-64 Ramp C Wbl over Wades Creek carry?

About 8,702 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is I-64 Ramp C Wbl over Wades Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns I-64 Ramp C Wbl over Wades Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.