US Bridges

Walker Rd. 651 over Snow Creek

Good

Franklin County, Virginia · 1.50 Rt 629; 0.50 Rt 611 · Structure no. 000000000007883

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
162 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
63
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walker Rd. 651 over Snow Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Walker Rd. 651 over Snow Creek in Franklin County, Virginia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 73 by 2045. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesWalker Rd. 651
CrossesSnow Creek
Location1.50 Rt 629; 0.50 Rt 611
RouteCounty Highway 651
Coordinates36.88007, -79.66682
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic63 (2014)
Projected traffic73 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 Walker Rd. 651 over Snow Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Walker Rd. 651 over Snow 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Walker Rd. 651 over Snow Creek carry?

About 63 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Walker Rd. 651 over Snow Creek?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Walker Rd. 651 over Snow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.