US Bridges

Five Forks RD 660 over Peters Creek

Fair

Patrick County, Virginia · 0.60-RT 786;0.10-RT 658 · Structure no. 000000000013324

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 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 1959, so it is 66 years old, older 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 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 21 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-RT 786;0.10-RT 658
RouteCounty Highway 660
CountyPatrick County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.56081, -80.2959
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic228 (2014)
Projected traffic263 by 2042
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$107.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Five Forks RD 660 over Peters Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 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 October 2024.

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 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Five Forks RD 660 over Peters Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.