US Bridges

Peake Mountain RD over War Branch

Fair

Rockingham County, Virginia · 1.43 Rt 762 - 1.72 Rt 763 · Structure no. 000000000024956

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
369
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Peake Mountain RD over War Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Peake Mountain RD over War Branch in Rockingham County, Virginia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 369 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 411 by 2045. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesPeake Mountain RD
CrossesWar Branch
Location1.43 Rt 762 - 1.72 Rt 763
RouteCounty Highway 612
CountyRockingham County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.52156, -78.99555
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic369 (2022)
Projected traffic411 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

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

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

About 369 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Peake Mountain RD over War Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns Peake Mountain RD over War Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.