County Route 64 over Long Drain
PoorWetzel County, West Virginia · 0.06 Mi. South JCT CR64/6 · Structure no. 00000000052A091
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 64 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 64 over Long Drain is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying County Route 64 over Long Drain in Wetzel County, West Virginia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 244 by 2043. The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long and 21 ft wide.
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Route 64 over Long Drain built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Route 64 over Long Drain 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does County Route 64 over Long Drain carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is County Route 64 over Long Drain?
The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 64 over Long Drain?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.