US Bridges

I-77 Sbl over Little Sandy Creek

Good

Jackson County, West Virginia · 3.55 Mi. S. of CR.1 · Structure no. 00000000018A202

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,100
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-77 Sbl over Little Sandy Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I-77 Sbl over Little Sandy Creek in Jackson County, West Virginia. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 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 13,100 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,733 by 2039. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long.

CarriesI-77 Sbl
CrossesLittle Sandy Creek
Location3.55 Mi. S. of CR.1
RouteInterstate 77
Coordinates38.98651, -81.68648
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating94 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,100 (2019)
Projected traffic18,733 by 2039
Trucks23%
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-77 Sbl over Little Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-77 Sbl over Little Sandy 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 December 2022.

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

About 13,100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is I-77 Sbl over Little Sandy Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns I-77 Sbl over Little Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.