US Bridges

I-77 Nbl &sbl over Big Run

Fair

Wood County, West Virginia · 2.84 Mi. S. Cr. 3/2 · Structure no. 00000000054A156

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
68 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-77 Nbl &sbl over Big Run is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I-77 Nbl &sbl over Big Run in Wood County, West Virginia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 6 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 15,300 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,000 by 2042. The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long.

CarriesI-77 Nbl &sbl
CrossesBig Run
Location2.84 Mi. S. Cr. 3/2
RouteInterstate 77
Coordinates39.34923, -81.44878
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length68 ft (20.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,300 (2022)
Projected traffic22,000 by 2042
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-77 Nbl &sbl over Big Run built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-77 Nbl &sbl over Big Run 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does I-77 Nbl &sbl over Big Run carry?

About 15,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is I-77 Nbl &sbl over Big Run?

The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns I-77 Nbl &sbl over Big Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.