US Bridges

Snow Creek RD 890 over Snow Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Virginia · 0.52 Rt 960; 0.20 Rt 630 · Structure no. 000000000008013

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
122 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
693
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Snow Creek RD 890 over Snow Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Snow Creek RD 890 over Snow Creek in Franklin County, Virginia. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 693 vehicles a day, projected to reach 773 by 2042. The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSnow Creek RD 890
CrossesSnow Creek
Location0.52 Rt 960; 0.20 Rt 630
RouteCounty Highway 890
CountyFranklin County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.8731, -79.72308
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.3 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic693 (2022)
Projected traffic773 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Snow Creek RD 890 over Snow Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Snow Creek RD 890 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Snow Creek RD 890 over Snow Creek carry?

About 693 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Snow Creek RD 890 over Snow Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Snow Creek RD 890 over Snow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.