US Bridges

PONDLICKHOLLOW/674 over Branch of Peak Creek

Fair

Pulaski County, Virginia · 0.05-RTE640; 0.85-DEADEND · Structure no. 000000000014603

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
204
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

PONDLICKHOLLOW/674 over Branch of Peak Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying PONDLICKHOLLOW/674 over Branch of Peak Creek in Pulaski County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 204 vehicles a day, projected to reach 236 by 2045. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesPONDLICKHOLLOW/674
CrossesBranch of Peak Creek
Location0.05-RTE640; 0.85-DEADEND
RouteCounty Highway 674
CountyPulaski County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.05326, -80.79851
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic204 (2014)
Projected traffic236 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$114.2 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was PONDLICKHOLLOW/674 over Branch of Peak Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is PONDLICKHOLLOW/674 over Branch of 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does PONDLICKHOLLOW/674 over Branch of Peak Creek carry?

About 204 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is PONDLICKHOLLOW/674 over Branch of Peak Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns PONDLICKHOLLOW/674 over Branch of Peak Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.