US Bridges

Five Forks RD./660 over Peters Creek

Good

Patrick County, Virginia · 1.10-RT 658;0.20-N C Line · Structure no. 000000000013323

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
43 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 1960 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 65 years old, older 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 228 vehicles a day, projected to reach 263 by 2045. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFive Forks RD./660
CrossesPeters Creek
Location1.10-RT 658;0.20-N C Line
RouteCounty Highway 660
Coordinates36.54571, -80.29537
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Five Forks RD./660 over Peters Creek 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 June 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 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Five Forks RD./660 over Peters Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.