US Bridges

Northwood Drive over Branch of Peters Creek

Good

Roanoke city, Virginia · 0.3 Mi. W Jct. of SR 117 · Structure no. 000000000029961

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Northwood Drive over Branch of Peters Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Northwood Drive over Branch of Peters Creek in Roanoke city, Virginia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNorthwood Drive
CrossesBranch of Peters Creek
Location0.3 Mi. W Jct. of SR 117
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRoanoke city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.30833, -80.01111
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2011)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$43 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Northwood Drive over Branch of Peters Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Northwood Drive over Branch of Peters Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Northwood Drive over Branch of Peters Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Northwood Drive over Branch of Peters Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m).

Who owns Northwood Drive over Branch of Peters Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.