US Bridges

I-64 East & West over Davis Creek

Fair

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 1.53 MI E of CR 25/25 · Structure no. 00000000020A389

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
290 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
54,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-64 East & West over Davis Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-64 East & West over Davis Creek in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 54,800 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 85,488 by 2042. The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long and 106 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesI-64 East & West
CrossesDavis Creek
Location1.53 MI E of CR 25/25
RouteInterstate 64
CountyKanawha County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.36, -81.7117
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.9 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length290 ft (88.4 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width106 ft (32.2 m)
Roadway width100 ft (30.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54,800 (2022)
Projected traffic85,488 by 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-64 East & West over Davis Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-64 East & West over Davis 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does I-64 East & West over Davis Creek carry?

About 54,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is I-64 East & West over Davis Creek?

The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 106 ft wide.

Who owns I-64 East & West over Davis Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.