Pera Road over Dancing Creek
FairAmherst County, Virginia · 1.87-RT 607 / 1.37-RT 643 · Structure no. 000000000001427
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Steel
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 61
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pera Road over Dancing Creek is a steel arch - deck carrying Pera Road over Dancing Creek in Amherst County, Virginia. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 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 61 vehicles a day, projected to reach 69 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pera Road over Dancing Creek built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pera Road over Dancing 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Pera Road over Dancing Creek carry?
About 61 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is Pera Road over Dancing Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.
Who owns Pera Road over Dancing Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.