US Bridges

Greenridge RD./629 over Peters Creek

Good

Roanoke County, Virginia · 0.04-RTE1729; 0.00-RTE628 · Structure no. 000000000015030

Built
1979
46 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,718
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Greenridge RD./629 over Peters Creek is a steel culvert carrying Greenridge RD./629 over Peters Creek in Roanoke County, Virginia. It was built in 1979 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,718 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,916 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesGreenridge RD./629
CrossesPeters Creek
Location0.04-RTE1729; 0.00-RTE628
RouteCounty Highway 629
CountyRoanoke County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.32936, -80.01663
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span7 ft (2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,718 (2022)
Projected traffic1,916 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$730 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Greenridge RD./629 over Peters Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Greenridge RD./629 over Peters 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Greenridge RD./629 over Peters Creek carry?

About 1,718 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Greenridge RD./629 over Peters Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2 m).

Who owns Greenridge RD./629 over Peters Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.