US Bridges

Peake Mountain RD over War Branch

Good

Rockingham County, Virginia · 0.05 Rt 762 - 0.35 Rt 726 · Structure no. 000000000015929

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
550
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Peake Mountain RD over War Branch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Peake Mountain RD over War Branch in Rockingham County, Virginia. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 55 years old, older 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 550 vehicles a day, projected to reach 566 by 2045. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPeake Mountain RD
CrossesWar Branch
Location0.05 Rt 762 - 0.35 Rt 726
RouteCounty Highway 612
CountyRockingham County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.50402, -78.99693
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2022)
Projected traffic566 by 2045
Trucks0%
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 Peake Mountain RD over War Branch built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Peake Mountain RD over War Branch 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Peake Mountain RD over War Branch carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Peake Mountain RD over War Branch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Peake Mountain RD over War Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.