US Bridges

Five Forks RD/660 over Peters Creek

Fair

Patrick County, Virginia · 0.60-RTE658;0.40-N.C.LINE · Structure no. 000000000013322

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
228
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Five Forks RD/660 over Peters Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Five Forks RD/660 over Peters Creek in Patrick County, Virginia. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 228 vehicles a day, projected to reach 263 by 2045. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFive Forks RD/660
CrossesPeters Creek
Location0.60-RTE658;0.40-N.C.LINE
RouteCounty Highway 660
CountyPatrick County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.55065, -80.29356
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length60 ft (18.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic228 (2014)
Projected traffic263 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$298.4 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Five Forks RD/660 over Peters Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Five Forks RD/660 over Peters 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Five Forks RD/660 over Peters Creek carry?

About 228 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Five Forks RD/660 over Peters Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Five Forks RD/660 over Peters Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.