US Bridges

Peters Ck. Rd. Ext over Peters Creek

Fair

Roanoke city, Virginia · 0.3 Mi. S. Melrose Ave. · Structure no. 000000000025424

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
193 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,067
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Peters Ck. Rd. Ext over Peters Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Peters Ck. Rd. Ext over Peters Creek in Roanoke city, Virginia. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 15,067 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,089 by 2042. The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long and 84 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPeters Ck. Rd. Ext
CrossesPeters Creek
Location0.3 Mi. S. Melrose Ave.
RouteState Highway 117
CountyRoanoke city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.2932, -80.00652
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length193 ft (58.8 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.5 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,067 (2022)
Projected traffic16,089 by 2042
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$95 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Peters Ck. Rd. Ext over Peters Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Peters Ck. Rd. Ext 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Peters Ck. Rd. Ext over Peters Creek carry?

About 15,067 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Peters Ck. Rd. Ext over Peters Creek?

The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns Peters Ck. Rd. Ext over Peters Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.