US Bridges

Pilgrams TRAIL/673 over Snake Creek

Fair

Carroll County, Virginia · 1.20-RTE 221; 0.80-RTE899 · Structure no. 000000000004679

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
36
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pilgrams TRAIL/673 over Snake Creek is a concrete slab carrying Pilgrams TRAIL/673 over Snake Creek in Carroll County, Virginia. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 36 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2045. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPilgrams TRAIL/673
CrossesSnake Creek
Location1.20-RTE 221; 0.80-RTE899
RouteCounty Highway 673
CountyCarroll County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.77801, -80.65381
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating75.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36 (2022)
Projected traffic40 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$668 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pilgrams TRAIL/673 over Snake Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pilgrams TRAIL/673 over 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Pilgrams TRAIL/673 over Snake Creek carry?

About 36 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Pilgrams TRAIL/673 over Snake Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Pilgrams TRAIL/673 over Snake Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.