US Bridges

Peters Crk RD 117 over Peters Creek

Fair

Roanoke city, Virginia · 0150581 S 0062101 · Structure no. 000000000021699

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,295
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Peters Crk RD 117 over Peters Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Peters Crk RD 117 over Peters Creek in Roanoke city, Virginia. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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.

It carries about 14,295 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,939 by 2045. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long.

Location

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CarriesPeters Crk RD 117
CrossesPeters Creek
Location0150581 S 0062101
RouteState Highway 117
CountyRoanoke city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.31239, -80.00629
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,295 (2022)
Projected traffic15,939 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$62 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Peters Crk RD 117 over Peters Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Peters Crk RD 117 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Peters Crk RD 117 over Peters Creek carry?

About 14,295 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Peters Crk RD 117 over Peters Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.2 m).

Who owns Peters Crk RD 117 over Peters Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.