US Bridges

Nbl Route I-77 over W Br Littlereedislandcrk

Good

Carroll County, Virginia · 6.04-RTE148; 0.22-RTE58 · Structure no. 000000000004596

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,191
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nbl Route I-77 over W Br Littlereedislandcrk is a concrete culvert carrying Nbl Route I-77 over W Br Littlereedislandcrk 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 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 18,191 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,514 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNbl Route I-77
CrossesW Br Littlereedislandcrk
Location6.04-RTE148; 0.22-RTE58
RouteInterstate 77
Coordinates36.74298, -80.77058
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,191 (2022)
Projected traffic23,514 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$119 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nbl Route I-77 over W Br Littlereedislandcrk built?

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

What condition is Nbl Route I-77 over W Br Littlereedislandcrk 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Nbl Route I-77 over W Br Littlereedislandcrk carry?

About 18,191 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nbl Route I-77 over W Br Littlereedislandcrk?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Nbl Route I-77 over W Br Littlereedislandcrk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.