US Bridges

I-77 Nbl over Sandy Creek

Poor

Jackson County, West Virginia · 0.19 Mi. S. WV.33 · Structure no. 00000000018A172

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
298 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-77 Nbl over Sandy Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-77 Nbl over Sandy Creek in Jackson County, West Virginia. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,010 by 2042. The structure is 298 ft (90.8 m) long and 44 ft wide.

CarriesI-77 Nbl
CrossesSandy Creek
Location0.19 Mi. S. WV.33
RouteInterstate 77
Coordinates38.92194, -81.72247
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length298 ft (90.8 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,000 (2022)
Projected traffic10,010 by 2042
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure3
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-77 Nbl over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-77 Nbl over Sandy Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does I-77 Nbl over Sandy Creek carry?

About 7,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is I-77 Nbl over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 298 ft (90.8 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I-77 Nbl over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.