US Bridges

I-77NB&SB Ramp a over Haines Creek

Fair

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 2.45 Mi. N. of Wv 622 · Structure no. 00000000020A675

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-77NB&SB Ramp a over Haines Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I-77NB&SB Ramp a over Haines Creek in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 18,000 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,080 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesI-77NB&SB Ramp a
CrossesHaines Creek
Location2.45 Mi. N. of Wv 622
RouteInterstate 77
CountyKanawha County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.54435, -81.63677
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 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 spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,000 (2020)
Projected traffic28,080 by 2040
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
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-77NB&SB Ramp a over Haines Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-77NB&SB Ramp a over Haines 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does I-77NB&SB Ramp a over Haines Creek carry?

About 18,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is I-77NB&SB Ramp a over Haines Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns I-77NB&SB Ramp a over Haines Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.