US Bridges

Sontag ROAD/619 over Snow Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Virginia · 0.45 Rt 924; 1.00 Rt 630 · Structure no. 000000000007838

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
154 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,037
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sontag ROAD/619 over Snow Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sontag ROAD/619 over Snow Creek in Franklin County, Virginia. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 1,037 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,204 by 2042. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSontag ROAD/619
CrossesSnow Creek
Location0.45 Rt 924; 1.00 Rt 630
RouteCounty Highway 619
CountyFranklin County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.83902, -79.76251
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 rating54 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,037 (2022)
Projected traffic1,204 by 2042
Trucks1%
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 Sontag ROAD/619 over Snow Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sontag ROAD/619 over Snow 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Sontag ROAD/619 over Snow Creek carry?

About 1,037 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sontag ROAD/619 over Snow Creek?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Sontag ROAD/619 over Snow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.