US Bridges

I-77 over CR 77/1 and Fields Creek

Fair

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 1.91 Mi. N. RTE.72 I/C · Structure no. 00000000020A619

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
671 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
45,854
2021 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-77 over CR 77/1 and Fields Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-77 over CR 77/1 and Fields 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 45,854 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 80,244 by 2041. The structure is 671 ft (204.5 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-77
CrossesCR 77/1 and Fields Creek
Location1.91 Mi. N. RTE.72 I/C
RouteInterstate 7700
Coordinates38.2123, -81.5269
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+7 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length671 ft (204.5 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.2 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width85 ft (25.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45,854 (2021)
Projected traffic80,244 by 2041
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 CR 77/1 and Fields Creek built?

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

What condition is I-77 over CR 77/1 and 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does I-77 over CR 77/1 and Fields Creek carry?

About 45,854 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is I-77 over CR 77/1 and Fields Creek?

The structure is 671 ft (204.5 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.2 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns I-77 over CR 77/1 and Fields Creek?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.