US Bridges

Danville PIKE/58 over Snake Creek

Good

Carroll County, Virginia · 0.05-RTE657; 1.13-RTE663 · Structure no. 000000000004543

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
242 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,969
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Danville PIKE/58 over Snake Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Danville PIKE/58 over Snake Creek in Carroll County, Virginia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 1,969 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,869 by 2040. The structure is 242 ft (73.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesDanville PIKE/58
CrossesSnake Creek
Location0.05-RTE657; 1.13-RTE663
RouteU.S. Route 58
Coordinates36.7357, -80.63014
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length242 ft (73.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,969 (2021)
Projected traffic1,869 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Danville PIKE/58 over Snake Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Danville PIKE/58 over Snake 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Danville PIKE/58 over Snake Creek carry?

About 1,969 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Danville PIKE/58 over Snake Creek?

The structure is 242 ft (73.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Danville PIKE/58 over Snake Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.