US Bridges

I-77 over Paint Creek

Fair

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 2.07 Mi. N. of Cr. 15 · Structure no. 00000000020A600

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
199 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
26,911
2021 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-77 over Paint Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-77 over Paint Creek in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 26,911 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,094 by 2041. The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long and 91 ft wide.

CarriesI-77
CrossesPaint Creek
Location2.07 Mi. N. of Cr. 15
RouteInterstate 7700
Coordinates38.0546, -81.37524
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 inspectionSeptember 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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length199 ft (60.7 m)
Longest span66 ft (20 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.6 m)
Roadway width85 ft (25.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,911 (2021)
Projected traffic47,094 by 2041
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 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 over Paint Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-77 over Paint 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 September 2024.

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

About 26,911 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is I-77 over Paint Creek?

The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns I-77 over Paint Creek?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.