US Bridges

County Route 64 over Indian Creek

FairPosted for load

Tyler County, West Virginia · 0.03 Mi. South JCT CR 13 · Structure no. 00000000048A063

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 64 over Indian Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying County Route 64 over Indian Creek in Tyler County, West Virginia. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 61 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 61 by 2040. The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long and 13 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 64
CrossesIndian Creek
Location0.03 Mi. South JCT CR 13
RouteCounty Highway 64
CountyTyler County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.44009, -80.74401
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length65 ft (19.9 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.3 m)
Deck width13 ft (4.1 m)
Roadway width13 ft (3.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic61 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$410,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 64 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is County Route 64 over Indian 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 64 over Indian Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is County Route 64 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.3 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 64 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.