US Bridges

Saint Peters Road over Dry Run Creek

Fair

Wythe County, Virginia · .10M to 21& .05M to 684 · Structure no. 000000000019675

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
68 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
512
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Saint Peters Road over Dry Run Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Saint Peters Road over Dry Run Creek in Wythe County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 93 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 5 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 512 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 519 by 2042. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSaint Peters Road
CrossesDry Run Creek
Location.10M to 21& .05M to 684
RouteCounty Highway 619
Coordinates36.81455, -81.1733
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic512 (2022)
Projected traffic519 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Saint Peters Road over Dry Run Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Saint Peters Road over Dry Run 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Saint Peters Road over Dry Run Creek carry?

About 512 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Saint Peters Road over Dry Run Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Saint Peters Road over Dry Run Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.