US Bridges

Route 666 over RTE I-77

Fair

Bland County, Virginia · .16M to 52 & .01M to I-77 · Structure no. 000000000003125

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
234 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,728
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 666 over RTE I-77 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 666 over RTE I-77 in Bland County, Virginia. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 1991, 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 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 1,728 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,196 by 2042. The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoute 666
CrossesRTE I-77
Location.16M to 52 & .01M to I-77
RouteCounty Highway 666
Coordinates37.1767, -81.13787
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length234 ft (71.3 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,728 (2022)
Projected traffic2,196 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Route 666 over RTE I-77 built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Route 666 over RTE I-77 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 2024.

How much traffic does Route 666 over RTE I-77 carry?

About 1,728 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Route 666 over RTE I-77?

The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Route 666 over RTE I-77?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.