US Bridges

HIDDENVALLEYRD/922 over Snake Creek #3

Fair

Carroll County, Virginia · 0.50-RTE674;0.50-DEAD End · Structure no. 000000000004789

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
123
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HIDDENVALLEYRD/922 over Snake Creek #3 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HIDDENVALLEYRD/922 over Snake Creek #3 in Carroll County, Virginia. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 123 vehicles a day, projected to reach 184 by 2045. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesHIDDENVALLEYRD/922
CrossesSnake Creek #3
Location0.50-RTE674;0.50-DEAD End
RouteCounty Highway 922
CountyCarroll County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.72606, -80.63894
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 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$810 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HIDDENVALLEYRD/922 over Snake Creek #3 built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is HIDDENVALLEYRD/922 over Snake Creek #3 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does HIDDENVALLEYRD/922 over Snake Creek #3 carry?

About 123 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is HIDDENVALLEYRD/922 over Snake Creek #3?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns HIDDENVALLEYRD/922 over Snake Creek #3?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.