US Bridges

Brookmont RD./640 over North Fork Peak Creek

Fair

Pulaski County, Virginia · 3.40-RTE738; 0.25-RTE674 · Structure no. 000000000014569

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
257
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brookmont RD./640 over North Fork Peak Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brookmont RD./640 over North Fork Peak Creek in Pulaski County, Virginia. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 257 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 276 by 2045. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBrookmont RD./640
CrossesNorth Fork Peak Creek
Location3.40-RTE738; 0.25-RTE674
RouteCounty Highway 640
CountyPulaski County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.97638, -80.79654
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic257 (2022)
Projected traffic276 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.8 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brookmont RD./640 over North Fork Peak Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brookmont RD./640 over North Fork Peak 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Brookmont RD./640 over North Fork Peak Creek carry?

About 257 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Brookmont RD./640 over North Fork Peak Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Brookmont RD./640 over North Fork Peak Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.