I-77 Nbl over Cove Creek
GoodWythe County, Virginia · 1.63MTO81&3.76MTOBLANDC.L · Structure no. 000000000031082
- Built
- 2022
- 3 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 192 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 14,855
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-77 Nbl over Cove Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-77 Nbl over Cove Creek in Wythe County, Virginia. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 14,855 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,563 by 2042. The structure is 192 ft (58.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-77 Nbl over Cove Creek built?
It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-77 Nbl over Cove Creek 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does I-77 Nbl over Cove Creek carry?
About 14,855 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is I-77 Nbl over Cove Creek?
The structure is 192 ft (58.6 m) long with a longest span of 186 ft (56.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns I-77 Nbl over Cove Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.