US Bridges

Windy Ridge RD/943 over Snake Creek

Good

Carroll County, Virginia · 0.10-RT 683; 1.00-RT 682 · Structure no. 000000000029027

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
63
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Windy Ridge RD/943 over Snake Creek is a steel culvert carrying Windy Ridge RD/943 over Snake Creek in Carroll County, Virginia. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 63 vehicles a day, projected to reach 71 by 2045. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWindy Ridge RD/943
CrossesSnake Creek
Location0.10-RT 683; 1.00-RT 682
RouteCounty Highway 943
CountyCarroll County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.69703, -80.64367
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic63 (2020)
Projected traffic71 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Windy Ridge RD/943 over Snake Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Windy Ridge RD/943 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Windy Ridge RD/943 over Snake Creek carry?

About 63 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Windy Ridge RD/943 over Snake Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Windy Ridge RD/943 over Snake Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.