US Bridges

I-77 Sbl over RTE 613 & Laurel Creek

Good

Bland County, Virginia · 1.34M Rt 61 0.73M Rt 52 · Structure no. 000000000003000

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
564 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,992
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-77 Sbl over RTE 613 & Laurel Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-77 Sbl over RTE 613 & Laurel Creek in Bland County, Virginia. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 51 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 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 14,992 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,603 by 2042. The structure is 564 ft (171.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-77 Sbl
CrossesRTE 613 & Laurel Creek
Location1.34M Rt 61 0.73M Rt 52
RouteInterstate 77
Coordinates37.25433, -81.11829
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length564 ft (171.9 m)
Longest span201 ft (61.3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,992 (2022)
Projected traffic15,603 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-77 Sbl over RTE 613 & Laurel Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is I-77 Sbl over RTE 613 & Laurel Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does I-77 Sbl over RTE 613 & Laurel Creek carry?

About 14,992 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-77 Sbl over RTE 613 & Laurel Creek?

The structure is 564 ft (171.9 m) long with a longest span of 201 ft (61.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I-77 Sbl over RTE 613 & Laurel Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.