US Bridges

I 79 Sbl Ent Ramp over Duck Creek

Fair

Braxton County, West Virginia · 0.02 MI South CO 11 Sls · Structure no. 00000000004A158

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 79 Sbl Ent Ramp over Duck Creek is a steel culvert carrying I 79 Sbl Ent Ramp over Duck Creek in Braxton County, West Virginia. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older than the West Virginia average of 44.7 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 11,100 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,879 by 2038. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long.

Location

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CarriesI 79 Sbl Ent Ramp
CrossesDuck Creek
Location0.02 MI South CO 11 Sls
RouteInterstate 7900
CountyBraxton County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.61774, -80.95208
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,100 (2018)
Projected traffic15,879 by 2038
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 79 Sbl Ent Ramp over Duck Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 79 Sbl Ent Ramp over Duck 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does I 79 Sbl Ent Ramp over Duck Creek carry?

About 11,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is I 79 Sbl Ent Ramp over Duck Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns I 79 Sbl Ent Ramp over Duck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.