US Bridges

Peters Creek RD600 over Hunting Creek

Fair

Bedford County, Virginia · 0.10 Rt 122; 2.20 Rt 772 · Structure no. 000000000002671

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
141
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Peters Creek RD600 over Hunting Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Peters Creek RD600 over Hunting Creek in Bedford County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 93 years old, older 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 141 vehicles a day, projected to reach 194 by 2045. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPeters Creek RD600
CrossesHunting Creek
Location0.10 Rt 122; 2.20 Rt 772
RouteCounty Highway 600
Coordinates37.54088, -79.39141
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic141 (2016)
Projected traffic194 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$947 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Peters Creek RD600 over Hunting Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Peters Creek RD600 over Hunting 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Peters Creek RD600 over Hunting Creek carry?

About 141 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Peters Creek RD600 over Hunting Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Peters Creek RD600 over Hunting Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.