US Bridges

Peppers Ferry Road over Millers Creek

Fair

Wythe County, Virginia · 3.77M to 613 &.10M to 712 · Structure no. 000000000029445

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
304
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Peppers Ferry Road over Millers Creek is a concrete slab carrying Peppers Ferry Road over Millers Creek in Wythe County, Virginia. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger 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 304 vehicles a day, projected to reach 456 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesPeppers Ferry Road
CrossesMillers Creek
Location3.77M to 613 &.10M to 712
RouteCounty Highway 610
CountyWythe County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.9797, -80.94297
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic304 (2021)
Projected traffic456 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Peppers Ferry Road over Millers Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Peppers Ferry Road over Millers 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 Peppers Ferry Road over Millers Creek carry?

About 304 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Peppers Ferry Road over Millers Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Peppers Ferry Road over Millers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.