US Bridges

Peppers Ferry Road over NS Railway

Good

Wythe County, Virginia · 2.25MTO 712 & 1.60MTO 613 · Structure no. 000000000028963

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
110 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
304
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Peppers Ferry Road over NS Railway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Peppers Ferry Road over NS Railway in Wythe County, Virginia. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 304 vehicles a day, projected to reach 416 by 2042. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesPeppers Ferry Road
CrossesNS Railway
Location2.25MTO 712 & 1.60MTO 613
RouteCounty Highway 610
CountyWythe County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.99578, -80.91848
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic304 (2021)
Projected traffic416 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Peppers Ferry Road over NS Railway built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Peppers Ferry Road over NS Railway in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Peppers Ferry Road over NS Railway carry?

About 304 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Peppers Ferry Road over NS Railway?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Peppers Ferry Road over NS Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.