US Bridges

Route 0077 over Wilderness Creek

Fair

Bland County, Virginia · 0.06 to 606;1.96 to 61 · Structure no. 000000000003027

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30,967
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 0077 over Wilderness Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Route 0077 over Wilderness Creek in Bland County, Virginia. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 30,967 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,528 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesRoute 0077
CrossesWilderness Creek
Location0.06 to 606;1.96 to 61
RouteInterstate 77
Coordinates37.21679, -81.09161
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,967 (2022)
Projected traffic34,528 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Wilderness Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 0077 over Wilderness 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Route 0077 over Wilderness Creek carry?

About 30,967 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Route 0077 over Wilderness Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Route 0077 over Wilderness Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.