Peters Creek over Salem Turnpike
FairRoanoke city, Virginia · .1 Oldstevn & .8 Wcl Roan · Structure no. 000000000021617
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 125 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,376
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Peters Creek over Salem Turnpike is a concrete continuous slab carrying Peters Creek over Salem Turnpike in Roanoke city, Virginia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 6,376 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,109 by 2042. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Peters Creek over Salem Turnpike built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is Peters Creek over Salem Turnpike 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Peters Creek over Salem Turnpike carry?
About 6,376 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Peters Creek over Salem Turnpike?
The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.
Who owns Peters Creek over Salem Turnpike?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.