US Bridges

High Peak Road over Harris Creek

Good

Amherst County, Virginia · 0.00 Rt 643 / 0.10 Rt 638 · Structure no. 000000000030771

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
277
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

High Peak Road over Harris Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying High Peak Road over Harris Creek in Amherst County, Virginia. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 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 277 vehicles a day, projected to reach 358 by 2045. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesHigh Peak Road
CrossesHarris Creek
Location0.00 Rt 643 / 0.10 Rt 638
RouteCounty Highway 636
Coordinates37.58233, -79.16099
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic277 (2019)
Projected traffic358 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was High Peak Road over Harris Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is High Peak Road over Harris 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does High Peak Road over Harris Creek carry?

About 277 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is High Peak Road over Harris Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns High Peak Road over Harris Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.