US Bridges

Peters Creek RD over Peters Creek

Fair

Roanoke city, Virginia · 0035101 0012460 · Structure no. 000000000021700

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
19,451
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Peters Creek RD over Peters Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Peters Creek RD over Peters Creek in Roanoke city, Virginia. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 19,451 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,688 by 2045. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesPeters Creek RD
CrossesPeters Creek
Location0035101 0012460
RouteState Highway 117
Coordinates37.29833, -80.00764
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,451 (2022)
Projected traffic21,688 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$162 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Peters Creek RD over Peters Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Peters Creek RD 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 September 2023.

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

About 19,451 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Peters Creek RD over Peters Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Peters Creek RD over Peters Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.