US Bridges

I-64 Wbl over Wv 20 and Lick Creek

Fair

Summers County, West Virginia · 0.21 Miles E. of CR 7 · Structure no. 00000000045A071

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
347 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,418
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-64 Wbl over Wv 20 and Lick Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-64 Wbl over Wv 20 and Lick Creek in Summers County, West Virginia. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 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 10,418 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,127 by 2039. The structure is 347 ft (105.9 m) long and 55 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-64 Wbl
CrossesWv 20 and Lick Creek
Location0.21 Miles E. of CR 7
RouteInterstate 6400
CountySummers County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.78319, -80.89062
Functional classRural 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length347 ft (105.9 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,418 (2019)
Projected traffic13,127 by 2039
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 I-64 Wbl over Wv 20 and Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-64 Wbl over Wv 20 and Lick 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does I-64 Wbl over Wv 20 and Lick Creek carry?

About 10,418 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is I-64 Wbl over Wv 20 and Lick Creek?

The structure is 347 ft (105.9 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns I-64 Wbl over Wv 20 and Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.