US Bridges

ROBNSONTRACTRD/738 over North Fork Peak Creek

Good

Pulaski County, Virginia · 0.19-RTE646 0.00-RTE640W · Structure no. 000000000014618

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
61 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ROBNSONTRACTRD/738 over North Fork Peak Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ROBNSONTRACTRD/738 over North Fork Peak Creek in Pulaski County, Virginia. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2001, 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 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,115 by 2045. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesROBNSONTRACTRD/738
CrossesNorth Fork Peak Creek
Location0.19-RTE646 0.00-RTE640W
RouteCounty Highway 738
CountyPulaski County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.088, -80.80594
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating56 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 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$312.4 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ROBNSONTRACTRD/738 over North Fork Peak Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is ROBNSONTRACTRD/738 over North Fork Peak 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does ROBNSONTRACTRD/738 over North Fork Peak Creek carry?

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

How long is ROBNSONTRACTRD/738 over North Fork Peak Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns ROBNSONTRACTRD/738 over North Fork Peak Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.