US Bridges

Peppers Ferry Road over I-77

Fair

Wythe County, Virginia · .43M to 81 & .15M to 705 · Structure no. 000000000022383

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
269 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,520
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Peppers Ferry Road over I-77 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Peppers Ferry Road over I-77 in Wythe County, Virginia. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2011, 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 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 2,520 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,528 by 2040. The structure is 269 ft (82.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesPeppers Ferry Road
CrossesI-77
Location.43M to 81 & .15M to 705
RouteCity Street 610
CountyWythe County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.96684, -81.0666
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length269 ft (82.1 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,520 (2020)
Projected traffic3,528 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$254.8 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Peppers Ferry Road over I-77 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Peppers Ferry Road over I-77 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Peppers Ferry Road over I-77 carry?

About 2,520 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Peppers Ferry Road over I-77?

The structure is 269 ft (82.1 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Peppers Ferry Road over I-77?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.