US Bridges

I-77 SB over Whitestick Crk/Cabell RD

Fair

Raleigh County, West Virginia · 0.99 MI S of Rt 3 I/C · Structure no. 00000000041A229

Built
1985
40 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
548 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
39,326
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-77 SB over Whitestick Crk/Cabell RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-77 SB over Whitestick Crk/Cabell RD in Raleigh County, West Virginia. It was built in 1985 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 40 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 39,326 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,602 by 2038. The structure is 548 ft (167 m) long and 62 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-77 SB
CrossesWhitestick Crk/Cabell RD
Location0.99 MI S of Rt 3 I/C
RouteInterstate 7700
CountyRaleigh County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.78047, -81.22121
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 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
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length548 ft (167 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,326 (2023)
Projected traffic43,602 by 2038
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
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 SB over Whitestick Crk/Cabell RD built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is I-77 SB over Whitestick Crk/Cabell RD 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 2023.

How much traffic does I-77 SB over Whitestick Crk/Cabell RD carry?

About 39,326 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is I-77 SB over Whitestick Crk/Cabell RD?

The structure is 548 ft (167 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns I-77 SB over Whitestick Crk/Cabell RD?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.