US Bridges

Snake Creek RD/670 over Branch Snake Creek

Fair

Carroll County, Virginia · 0.05-RTE870; 0.35-RTE921 · Structure no. 000000000004675

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
696
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Snake Creek RD/670 over Branch Snake Creek is a steel culvert carrying Snake Creek RD/670 over Branch Snake Creek in Carroll County, Virginia. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 696 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 776 by 2045. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSnake Creek RD/670
CrossesBranch Snake Creek
Location0.05-RTE870; 0.35-RTE921
RouteCounty Highway 670
CountyCarroll County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.72552, -80.66077
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic696 (2022)
Projected traffic776 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Snake Creek RD/670 over Branch Snake Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Snake Creek RD/670 over Branch Snake 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Snake Creek RD/670 over Branch Snake Creek carry?

About 696 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Snake Creek RD/670 over Branch Snake Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Snake Creek RD/670 over Branch Snake Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.