US Bridges

CR 64 over Long Drain

Good

Wetzel County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mi. South JCT CR64/2 · Structure no. 00000000052A135

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 64 over Long Drain is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 64 over Long Drain in Wetzel County, West Virginia. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 427 by 2040. The structure is 84 ft (25.5 m) long and 28 ft wide.

CarriesCR 64
CrossesLong Drain
Location0.01 Mi. South JCT CR64/2
RouteCounty Highway 64
Coordinates39.63047, -80.47921
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating52 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length84 ft (25.5 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2020)
Projected traffic427 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 64 over Long Drain built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 64 over Long Drain in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2021.

How much traffic does CR 64 over Long Drain carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 64 over Long Drain?

The structure is 84 ft (25.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 64 over Long Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.