US Bridges

CR 64/2 over Little Blue Creek

FairPosted for load

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 0.23 MI E of CR 59 · Structure no. 00000000020A198

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 64/2 over Little Blue Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying CR 64/2 over Little Blue Creek in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 64/2
CrossesLittle Blue Creek
Location0.23 MI E of CR 59
RouteCounty Highway 642
CountyKanawha County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.52587, -81.30416
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length50 ft (15.1 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2023)
Projected traffic40 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$550,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 64/2 over Little Blue Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 64/2 over Little Blue 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 64/2 over Little Blue Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 64/2 over Little Blue Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR 64/2 over Little Blue Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.