US Bridges

Peppers FERRY/114 over NS Railway

Good

Montgomery County, Virginia · 7.21-RT460; 0.21-PULAS CO · Structure no. 000000000012166

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
148 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,692
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Peppers FERRY/114 over NS Railway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Peppers FERRY/114 over NS Railway in Montgomery County, Virginia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 15,692 vehicles a day, projected to reach 16,523 by 2042. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPeppers FERRY/114
CrossesNS Railway
Location7.21-RT460; 0.21-PULAS CO
RouteState Highway 114
CountyMontgomery County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.16334, -80.549
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,692 (2022)
Projected traffic16,523 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Peppers FERRY/114 over NS Railway built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Peppers FERRY/114 over NS Railway 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Peppers FERRY/114 over NS Railway carry?

About 15,692 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Peppers FERRY/114 over NS Railway?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Peppers FERRY/114 over NS Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.