US Bridges

Route F047 over Peak Creek

Fair

Pulaski County, Virginia · 1.61 RTE99 / 2.73 RTE100 · Structure no. 000000000029913

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
250 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,311
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route F047 over Peak Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route F047 over Peak Creek in Pulaski County, Virginia. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger 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 3,311 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,008 by 2040. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRoute F047
CrossesPeak Creek
Location1.61 RTE99 / 2.73 RTE100
RouteInterstate 0F047
Coordinates37.04491, -80.71215
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,311 (2021)
Projected traffic4,008 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route F047 over Peak Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route F047 over 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Route F047 over Peak Creek carry?

About 3,311 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Route F047 over Peak Creek?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Route F047 over Peak Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.