US Bridges

Sam Snead HWY over Rocky Run

Fair

Bath County, Virginia · .01 to 623 & 4.1 to Hldcl · Structure no. 000000000002449

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
463
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sam Snead HWY over Rocky Run is a concrete slab carrying Sam Snead HWY over Rocky Run in Bath County, Virginia. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 463 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 516 by 2042. The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesSam Snead HWY
CrossesRocky Run
Location.01 to 623 & 4.1 to Hldcl
RouteU.S. Route 220
CountyBath County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.17175, -79.73894
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating82 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length47 ft (14.2 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.2 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic463 (2022)
Projected traffic516 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sam Snead HWY over Rocky Run built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sam Snead HWY over Rocky Run 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Sam Snead HWY over Rocky Run carry?

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

How long is Sam Snead HWY over Rocky Run?

The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.2 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Sam Snead HWY over Rocky Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.