US Bridges

Sam Snead HWY over Jackson River

FairPosted for load

Bath County, Virginia · 0.64 Rt 623 -3.46 to Hcl · Structure no. 000000000002448

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
225 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
463
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sam Snead HWY over Jackson River is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Sam Snead HWY over Jackson River in Bath County, Virginia. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 463 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 516 by 2045. The structure is 225 ft (68.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

Location

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CarriesSam Snead HWY
CrossesJackson River
Location0.64 Rt 623 -3.46 to Hcl
RouteU.S. Route 220
CountyBath County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.17939, -79.73463
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length225 ft (68.7 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic463 (2022)
Projected traffic516 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$770 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sam Snead HWY over Jackson River built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sam Snead HWY over Jackson River 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 2024.

How much traffic does Sam Snead HWY over Jackson River carry?

About 463 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sam Snead HWY over Jackson River?

The structure is 225 ft (68.7 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Sam Snead HWY over Jackson River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.