US Bridges

Route 0077 over N&sbl over Town Creek

Fair

Bland County, Virginia · 0383BG Wk TUN001542&52 · Structure no. 000000000002988

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
28,247
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 0077 over N&sbl over Town Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Route 0077 over N&sbl over Town Creek in Bland County, Virginia. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 28,247 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,495 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 0077
CrossesN&sbl over Town Creek
Location0383BG Wk TUN001542&52
RouteInterstate 77
CountyBland County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.09902, -81.12849
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,247 (2022)
Projected traffic31,495 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 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 Route 0077 over N&sbl over Town Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 0077 over N&sbl over Town 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 2024.

How much traffic does Route 0077 over N&sbl over Town Creek carry?

About 28,247 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Route 0077 over N&sbl over Town Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Route 0077 over N&sbl over Town Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.