US Bridges

Pitzer Road / 617 over Back Creek

Fair

Roanoke County, Virginia · 1.07 Rt 660W; 0.26 Rt 660 · Structure no. 000000000015004

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
118
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pitzer Road / 617 over Back Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Pitzer Road / 617 over Back Creek in Roanoke County, Virginia. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 118 vehicles a day, projected to reach 144 by 2042. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPitzer Road / 617
CrossesBack Creek
Location1.07 Rt 660W; 0.26 Rt 660
RouteCounty Highway 617
CountyRoanoke County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.22109, -79.86551
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic118 (2018)
Projected traffic144 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pitzer Road / 617 over Back Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pitzer Road / 617 over Back 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Pitzer Road / 617 over Back Creek carry?

About 118 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Pitzer Road / 617 over Back Creek?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Pitzer Road / 617 over Back Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.