US Bridges

I-77 N&s & Ramp D over Tupper Creek

Fair

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 0.08 MI N of CR 29 · Structure no. 00000000020A672

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
41,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-77 N&s & Ramp D over Tupper Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I-77 N&s & Ramp D over Tupper Creek in Kanawha 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 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 41,000 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 63,960 by 2040. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long.

Location

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CarriesI-77 N&s & Ramp D
CrossesTupper Creek
Location0.08 MI N of CR 29
RouteInterstate 77
CountyKanawha County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.46383, -81.64471
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,000 (2022)
Projected traffic63,960 by 2040
Trucks17%
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$175,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-77 N&s & Ramp D over Tupper Creek built?

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

What condition is I-77 N&s & Ramp D over Tupper 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 2023.

How much traffic does I-77 N&s & Ramp D over Tupper Creek carry?

About 41,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is I-77 N&s & Ramp D over Tupper Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns I-77 N&s & Ramp D over Tupper Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.