US Bridges

I64 E&w Ramps B&d over Poplar Fork

Fair

Putnam County, West Virginia · 0.15 MI E of Wv 34 · Structure no. 00000000040A112

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
80,480
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I64 E&w Ramps B&d over Poplar Fork is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I64 E&w Ramps B&d over Poplar Fork in Putnam County, West Virginia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 80,480 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 115,086 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long.

Location

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CarriesI64 E&w Ramps B&d
CrossesPoplar Fork
Location0.15 MI E of Wv 34
RouteInterstate 64
CountyPutnam County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.4557, -81.93216
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80,480 (2022)
Projected traffic115,086 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 I64 E&w Ramps B&d over Poplar Fork built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is I64 E&w Ramps B&d over Poplar 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does I64 E&w Ramps B&d over Poplar Fork carry?

About 80,480 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is I64 E&w Ramps B&d over Poplar Fork?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns I64 E&w Ramps B&d over Poplar Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.