US Bridges

I-77 Nb&sb & Ramps over Straight Fork of Sandy C

Fair

Jackson County, West Virginia · 0.03 MI N of CR 56/1 · Structure no. 00000000018A199

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,600
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-77 Nb&sb & Ramps over Straight Fork of Sandy C is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I-77 Nb&sb & Ramps over Straight Fork of Sandy C 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 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 16,600 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,738 by 2039. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long.

Location

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CarriesI-77 Nb&sb & Ramps
CrossesStraight Fork of Sandy C
Location0.03 MI N of CR 56/1
RouteInterstate 77
CountyJackson County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.92438, -81.71968
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,600 (2019)
Projected traffic23,738 by 2039
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-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$75,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-77 Nb&sb & Ramps over Straight Fork of Sandy C built?

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

What condition is I-77 Nb&sb & Ramps over Straight Fork of Sandy C 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does I-77 Nb&sb & Ramps over Straight Fork of Sandy C carry?

About 16,600 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is I-77 Nb&sb & Ramps over Straight Fork of Sandy C?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns I-77 Nb&sb & Ramps over Straight Fork of Sandy C?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.