US Bridges

Nbl Route 0081 over Peppers Ferry Road

Fair

Wythe County, Virginia · 1.56M to 52 & 1.58M to 11 · Structure no. 000000000022360

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,485
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nbl Route 0081 over Peppers Ferry Road is a concrete tee beam carrying Nbl Route 0081 over Peppers Ferry Road in Wythe County, Virginia. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 61 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 16,485 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,809 by 2042. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNbl Route 0081
CrossesPeppers Ferry Road
Location1.56M to 52 & 1.58M to 11
RouteInterstate 81
Coordinates36.96402, -81.07269
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,485 (2022)
Projected traffic20,809 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nbl Route 0081 over Peppers Ferry Road built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Nbl Route 0081 over Peppers Ferry Road 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Nbl Route 0081 over Peppers Ferry Road carry?

About 16,485 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nbl Route 0081 over Peppers Ferry Road?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Nbl Route 0081 over Peppers Ferry Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.