US Bridges

Route 0099 over Peak Creek

Poor

Pulaski County, Virginia · 013081 0114ECL Pula · Structure no. 000000000021265

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,467
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 0099 over Peak Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 0099 over Peak Creek in Pulaski County, Virginia. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 4 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.

It carries about 7,467 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,326 by 2045. The structure is 160 ft (48.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRoute 0099
CrossesPeak Creek
Location013081 0114ECL Pula
RouteState Highway 99
Coordinates37.04205, -80.74157
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 6 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.7 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,467 (2022)
Projected traffic8,326 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$900 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 0099 over Peak Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 0099 over Peak Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Route 0099 over Peak Creek carry?

About 7,467 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Route 0099 over Peak Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.7 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Route 0099 over Peak Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.