US Bridges

Pump Street over Peyton Creek

Good

Augusta County, Virginia · 0.01 CENTRAL-0.04 Lewis · Structure no. 000000000023895

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
130
1994 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pump Street over Peyton Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Pump Street over Peyton Creek in Augusta County, Virginia. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 125 years old, older 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPump Street
CrossesPeyton Creek
Location0.01 CENTRAL-0.04 Lewis
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.1544, -79.07422
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating75.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (1994)
Projected traffic200 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Pump Street over Peyton Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Pump Street over Peyton 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Pump Street over Peyton Creek carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pump Street over Peyton Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Pump Street over Peyton Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.