US Bridges

Peters Crk. RD 117 over Peters Creek Branch

Good

Roanoke city, Virginia · 0250118 0007780 · Structure no. 000000000021698

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,566
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Peters Crk. RD 117 over Peters Creek Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Peters Crk. RD 117 over Peters Creek Branch in Roanoke city, Virginia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 years old, older 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 16,566 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,247 by 2045. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long.

Location

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CarriesPeters Crk. RD 117
CrossesPeters Creek Branch
Location0250118 0007780
RouteState Highway 117
CountyRoanoke city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.31629, -80.00428
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,566 (2022)
Projected traffic17,247 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$73 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Peters Crk. RD 117 over Peters Creek Branch built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Peters Crk. RD 117 over Peters Creek Branch 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 Peters Crk. RD 117 over Peters Creek Branch carry?

About 16,566 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Peters Crk. RD 117 over Peters Creek Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns Peters Crk. RD 117 over Peters Creek Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.