I-79 North & South over Wills Creek
GoodKanawha County, West Virginia · 0.34 MI N of CR 43 · Structure no. 00000000020A709
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old, rebuilt 2019
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Other
- Length
- 32 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 24,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-79 North & South over Wills Creek is a other culvert carrying I-79 North & South over Wills Creek in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 49 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 24,000 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,440 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long.
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-79 North & South over Wills Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.
What condition is I-79 North & South over Wills Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does I-79 North & South over Wills Creek carry?
About 24,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is I-79 North & South over Wills Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m).
Who owns I-79 North & South over Wills Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.