US Bridges

I64 Ebl & Wbl over Buffalo Creek

Good

Greenbrier County, West Virginia · 0.07 Miles W. of CR 29 · Structure no. 00000000013A205

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I64 Ebl & Wbl over Buffalo Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I64 Ebl & Wbl over Buffalo Creek 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,400 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,012 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

CarriesI64 Ebl & Wbl
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location0.07 Miles W. of CR 29
RouteInterstate 6400
Coordinates37.85708, -80.71839
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,400 (2022)
Projected traffic12,012 by 2042
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed32.9 mi (53 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 I64 Ebl & Wbl over Buffalo Creek built?

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

What condition is I64 Ebl & Wbl over Buffalo Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does I64 Ebl & Wbl over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 8,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is I64 Ebl & Wbl over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns I64 Ebl & Wbl over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.