US Bridges

Peach Tree Road over Peters Creek

Good

Roanoke city, Virginia · 0005117 00101475 · Structure no. 000000000021618

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
900
1999 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Peach Tree Road over Peters Creek is a concrete frame carrying Peach Tree Road over Peters Creek in Roanoke city, Virginia. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPeach Tree Road
CrossesPeters Creek
Location0005117 00101475
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.30419, -80.00774
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (1999)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$111 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Peach Tree Road over Peters Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Peach Tree Road over Peters Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Peach Tree Road over Peters Creek carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (1999 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Peach Tree Road over Peters Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Peach Tree Road over Peters Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.