US Bridges

Peppers Run RD 747 over North Fork Roanoke River

Good

Montgomery County, Virginia · 0.02 Rt 785; 0.23 End Mt · Structure no. 000000000012336

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
43
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Peppers Run RD 747 over North Fork Roanoke River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Peppers Run RD 747 over North Fork Roanoke River in Montgomery County, Virginia. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 43 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2045. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesPeppers Run RD 747
CrossesNorth Fork Roanoke River
Location0.02 Rt 785; 0.23 End Mt
RouteCounty Highway 747
CountyMontgomery County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.28987, -80.29295
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43 (2022)
Projected traffic55 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$158.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Peppers Run RD 747 over North Fork Roanoke River built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Peppers Run RD 747 over North Fork Roanoke River 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Peppers Run RD 747 over North Fork Roanoke River carry?

About 43 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Peppers Run RD 747 over North Fork Roanoke River?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Peppers Run RD 747 over North Fork Roanoke River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.