US Bridges

I-77 over Milburn Creek

Fair

Fayette County, West Virginia · 1.57 MI N of CR 15/4 · Structure no. 00000000010A237

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
353 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
29,547
2018 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-77 over Milburn Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-77 over Milburn Creek in Fayette County, West Virginia. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 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 29,547 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,933 by 2038. The structure is 353 ft (107.7 m) long and 90 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-77
CrossesMilburn Creek
Location1.57 MI N of CR 15/4
RouteInterstate 7700
CountyFayette County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.98696, -81.30559
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length353 ft (107.7 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.5 m)
Roadway width83 ft (25.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,547 (2018)
Projected traffic36,933 by 2038
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn an Interstate toll segment under Secretarial agreement
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-77 over Milburn Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-77 over Milburn 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 2023.

How much traffic does I-77 over Milburn Creek carry?

About 29,547 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is I-77 over Milburn Creek?

The structure is 353 ft (107.7 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns I-77 over Milburn Creek?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.