US Bridges

ROBINSONTRACTRD738 over N Fork Peak Creek

Fair

Pulaski County, Virginia · 0.08-RTE640S;0.03-RTE640N · Structure no. 000000000014617

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
98 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ROBINSONTRACTRD738 over N Fork Peak Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ROBINSONTRACTRD738 over N Fork Peak Creek in Pulaski County, Virginia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,115 by 2045. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesROBINSONTRACTRD738
CrossesN Fork Peak Creek
Location0.08-RTE640S;0.03-RTE640N
RouteCounty Highway 738
CountyPulaski County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.08773, -80.80487
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2022)
Projected traffic1,115 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$502.2 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ROBINSONTRACTRD738 over N Fork Peak Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is ROBINSONTRACTRD738 over N 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does ROBINSONTRACTRD738 over N Fork Peak Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is ROBINSONTRACTRD738 over N Fork Peak Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns ROBINSONTRACTRD738 over N Fork Peak Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.