US Bridges

Route 0000 over Commerce ST O Peak Ck.

PoorPosted for load

Pulaski County, Virginia · 0011BERTHA ST0003CRES S · Structure no. 000000000021258

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,840
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 0000 over Commerce ST O Peak Ck. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 0000 over Commerce ST O Peak Ck. 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,840 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,052 by 2045. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesRoute 0000
CrossesCommerce ST O Peak Ck.
Location0011BERTHA ST0003CRES S
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.04568, -80.7922
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 6 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating14 US tons
Inventory rating11 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,840 (2022)
Projected traffic2,052 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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$600 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 0000 over Commerce ST O Peak Ck. built?

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

What condition is Route 0000 over Commerce ST O Peak Ck. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Route 0000 over Commerce ST O Peak Ck. carry?

About 1,840 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Route 0000 over Commerce ST O Peak Ck.?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Route 0000 over Commerce ST O Peak Ck.?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.