US Bridges

Peaceful Valley Ro over Wrights Branch

Good

Craig County, Virginia · 0.95-RTE617E; 0.05RTE617W · Structure no. 000000000005498

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
340
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Peaceful Valley Ro over Wrights Branch is a steel culvert carrying Peaceful Valley Ro over Wrights Branch in Craig County, Virginia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 340 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 391 by 2045. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesPeaceful Valley Ro
CrossesWrights Branch
Location0.95-RTE617E; 0.05RTE617W
RouteCounty Highway 611
Coordinates37.54772, -80.1232
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic340 (2022)
Projected traffic391 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Peaceful Valley Ro over Wrights Branch built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Peaceful Valley Ro over Wrights Branch 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Peaceful Valley Ro over Wrights Branch carry?

About 340 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Peaceful Valley Ro over Wrights Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Peaceful Valley Ro over Wrights Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.