US Bridges

Peters Bridge Road over Raccoon Creek

Fair

Sussex County, Virginia · .30 from 735/2.85 to 632 · Structure no. 000000000018343

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
199
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Peters Bridge Road over Raccoon Creek is a steel culvert carrying Peters Bridge Road over Raccoon Creek in Sussex County, Virginia. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 199 vehicles a day, projected to reach 322 by 2045. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesPeters Bridge Road
CrossesRaccoon Creek
Location.30 from 735/2.85 to 632
RouteCounty Highway 631
CountySussex County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.81253, -77.27686
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic199 (2014)
Projected traffic322 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Peters Bridge Road over Raccoon Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Peters Bridge Road over Raccoon 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Peters Bridge Road over Raccoon Creek carry?

About 199 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Peters Bridge Road over Raccoon Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Peters Bridge Road over Raccoon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.