US Bridges

I-77 Sbl over Cove Creek

Good

Wythe County, Virginia · 1.65MTO81&3.74MTOBLANDC.L · Structure no. 000000000031083

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
192 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,228
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-77 Sbl over Cove Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-77 Sbl over Cove Creek in Wythe County, Virginia. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 15,228 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,979 by 2045. 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).

Location

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CarriesI-77 Sbl
CrossesCove Creek
Location1.65MTO81&3.74MTOBLANDC.L
RouteInterstate 77
CountyWythe County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.98195, -81.07205
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating80 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length192 ft (58.6 m)
Longest span188 ft (57.3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,228 (2022)
Projected traffic16,979 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 I-77 Sbl over Cove Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-77 Sbl 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does I-77 Sbl over Cove Creek carry?

About 15,228 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-77 Sbl over Cove Creek?

The structure is 192 ft (58.6 m) long with a longest span of 188 ft (57.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I-77 Sbl over Cove Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.