Sam Snead Highway over Falling Spring Creek
FairAlleghany County, Virginia · 4.00 to 684 & 0.10 to 640 · Structure no. 000000000001044
- Built
- 1922
- 103 years old, rebuilt 1936
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 36 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,186
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sam Snead Highway over Falling Spring Creek is a concrete slab carrying Sam Snead Highway over Falling Spring Creek in Alleghany County, Virginia. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1936, so it is 103 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 5 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 1,186 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,322 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sam Snead Highway over Falling Spring Creek built?
It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1936.
What condition is Sam Snead Highway over Falling Spring 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 Sam Snead Highway over Falling Spring Creek carry?
About 1,186 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Sam Snead Highway over Falling Spring Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Sam Snead Highway over Falling Spring Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.