US Bridges

Route I-77 over Handy Creek

Fair

Carroll County, Virginia · 8.58-RTE58; 0.69-WYTHE CO · Structure no. 000000000004574

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
39,786
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route I-77 over Handy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Route I-77 over Handy Creek in Carroll County, Virginia. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger 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 39,786 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,361 by 2045. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute I-77
CrossesHandy Creek
Location8.58-RTE58; 0.69-WYTHE CO
RouteInterstate 77
CountyCarroll County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.83899, -80.85608
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,786 (2022)
Projected traffic44,361 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
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$100.3 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route I-77 over Handy Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route I-77 over Handy 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 Route I-77 over Handy Creek carry?

About 39,786 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Route I-77 over Handy Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Route I-77 over Handy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.