US Bridges

Route 0011 over Peters Creek

FairPosted for load

Roanoke city, Virginia · 0182116 0002117 · Structure no. 000000000021669

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
64 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,447
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 0011 over Peters Creek is a concrete continuous frame carrying Route 0011 over Peters Creek in Roanoke city, Virginia. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 13,447 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,993 by 2045. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 0011
CrossesPeters Creek
Location0182116 0002117
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountyRoanoke city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.29687, -80.00766
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width99 ft (30.2 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,447 (2022)
Projected traffic14,993 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$132 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 0011 over Peters Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 0011 over Peters 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Route 0011 over Peters Creek carry?

About 13,447 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Route 0011 over Peters Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.

Who owns Route 0011 over Peters Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.