US Bridges

I-64 over Glade Creek

Poor

Raleigh County, West Virginia · 1.29 Mi. E. of Cr. 9 · Structure no. 00000000041A164

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Truss - Deck
Steel Continuous
Length
2,190 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-64 over Glade Creek is a steel continuous truss - deck carrying I-64 over Glade Creek in Raleigh County, West Virginia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,508 by 2042. The structure is 2,190 ft (667.4 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesI-64
CrossesGlade Creek
Location1.29 Mi. E. of Cr. 9
RouteInterstate 6400
CountyRaleigh County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.7684, -81.04
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Deck
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,190 ft (667.4 m)
Longest span784 ft (239 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.6 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2022)
Projected traffic18,508 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$25,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-64 over Glade Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-64 over Glade Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does I-64 over Glade Creek carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-64 over Glade Creek?

The structure is 2,190 ft (667.4 m) long with a longest span of 784 ft (239 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns I-64 over Glade Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.