US Bridges

Hidden Valey RD922 over Snake Creek #4

Good

Carroll County, Virginia · 0.95-RTE674 0.05-DEAD End · Structure no. 000000000004788

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
123
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hidden Valey RD922 over Snake Creek #4 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hidden Valey RD922 over Snake Creek #4 in Carroll County, Virginia. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 123 vehicles a day, projected to reach 184 by 2045. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesHidden Valey RD922
CrossesSnake Creek #4
Location0.95-RTE674 0.05-DEAD End
RouteCounty Highway 922
CountyCarroll County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.72227, -80.63322
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic123 (2020)
Projected traffic184 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$662 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hidden Valey RD922 over Snake Creek #4 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hidden Valey RD922 over Snake Creek #4 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 2023.

How much traffic does Hidden Valey RD922 over Snake Creek #4 carry?

About 123 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Hidden Valey RD922 over Snake Creek #4?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Hidden Valey RD922 over Snake Creek #4?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.