US Bridges

I-64 Eb&wb Ramps over Armour Creek

Fair

Putnam County, West Virginia · 0.33 MI E of Wv 25 · Structure no. 00000000040A111

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
103,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-64 Eb&wb Ramps over Armour Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I-64 Eb&wb Ramps over Armour Creek in Putnam County, West Virginia. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 103,900 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 162,084 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesI-64 Eb&wb Ramps
CrossesArmour Creek
Location0.33 MI E of Wv 25
RouteInterstate 64
Coordinates38.43985, -81.83085
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic103,900 (2022)
Projected traffic162,084 by 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Eb&wb Ramps over Armour Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-64 Eb&wb Ramps over Armour 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does I-64 Eb&wb Ramps over Armour Creek carry?

About 103,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is I-64 Eb&wb Ramps over Armour Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I-64 Eb&wb Ramps over Armour Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.