I-77 Sbl over Walker Creek
FairBland County, Virginia · 4.50 FR WCL-1.62 to 42 · Structure no. 000000000002990
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 187 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,622
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-77 Sbl over Walker Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-77 Sbl over Walker Creek in Bland County, Virginia. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 53 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 13,622 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,604 by 2045. The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-77 Sbl over Walker Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is I-77 Sbl over Walker 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does I-77 Sbl over Walker Creek carry?
About 13,622 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is I-77 Sbl over Walker Creek?
The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns I-77 Sbl over Walker Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.