US Bridges

Laprade Mill RD858 over Snow Creek

Good

Franklin County, Virginia · 0.40 Rt 629; 0.75 Pitts C · Structure no. 000000000008009

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
77 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Laprade Mill RD858 over Snow Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Laprade Mill RD858 over Snow Creek in Franklin County, Virginia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 92 by 2042. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLaprade Mill RD858
CrossesSnow Creek
Location0.40 Rt 629; 0.75 Pitts C
RouteCounty Highway 858
Coordinates36.91395, -79.6347
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating80 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2014)
Projected traffic92 by 2042
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 Laprade Mill RD858 over Snow Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Laprade Mill RD858 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Laprade Mill RD858 over Snow Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Laprade Mill RD858 over Snow Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Laprade Mill RD858 over Snow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.