US Bridges

I-64 Ebl & Wbl over Rocky Fork

Fair

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 0.49 MI E of Wv 622 · Structure no. 00000000020A378

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
56,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-64 Ebl & Wbl over Rocky Fork is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I-64 Ebl & Wbl over Rocky Fork in Kanawha 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 56,000 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 87,360 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-64 Ebl & Wbl
CrossesRocky Fork
Location0.49 MI E of Wv 622
RouteInterstate 64
CountyKanawha County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.40929, -81.79343
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56,000 (2020)
Projected traffic87,360 by 2040
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$100,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-64 Ebl & Wbl over Rocky Fork built?

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

What condition is I-64 Ebl & Wbl over Rocky Fork 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does I-64 Ebl & Wbl over Rocky Fork carry?

About 56,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is I-64 Ebl & Wbl over Rocky Fork?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m).

Who owns I-64 Ebl & Wbl over Rocky Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.