US Bridges

CR 077/01 over Fields Creek

Fair

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 2.46 MI S of CR 77/2 · Structure no. 00000000020A238

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
850
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 077/01 over Fields Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying CR 077/01 over Fields Creek in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,114 by 2040. The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long and 21 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 077/01
CrossesFields Creek
Location2.46 MI S of CR 77/2
RouteCounty Highway 771
CountyKanawha County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.17885, -81.56516
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length60 ft (18.4 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2020)
Projected traffic1,114 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$200,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 077/01 over Fields Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 077/01 over Fields 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CR 077/01 over Fields Creek carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 077/01 over Fields Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns CR 077/01 over Fields Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.