US Bridges

Ramp C to Sbl I-77 over Wolf Creek

Fair

Bland County, Virginia · 16.39 to Wcl - 05 FR 606 · Structure no. 000000000003016

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
151 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
93
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp C to Sbl I-77 over Wolf Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp C to Sbl I-77 over Wolf Creek in Bland County, Virginia. It was built in 1974, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 93 vehicles a day, projected to reach 136 by 2042. The structure is 151 ft (46.1 m) long and 32 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRamp C to Sbl I-77
CrossesWolf Creek
Location16.39 to Wcl - 05 FR 606
RouteInterstate 77
CountyBland County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.21478, -81.09372
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length151 ft (46.1 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic93 (2022)
Projected traffic136 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$122.2 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp C to Sbl I-77 over Wolf Creek built?

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

What condition is Ramp C to Sbl I-77 over Wolf 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Ramp C to Sbl I-77 over Wolf Creek carry?

About 93 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Ramp C to Sbl I-77 over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 151 ft (46.1 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp C to Sbl I-77 over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.