US Bridges

Snow Creek RD 890 over Pigg River

Fair

Franklin County, Virginia · 0.45 Rt 979; 0.10 Rt 659 · Structure no. 000000000008014

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
769
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Snow Creek RD 890 over Pigg River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Snow Creek RD 890 over Pigg River in Franklin County, Virginia. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 769 vehicles a day, projected to reach 857 by 2045. The structure is 160 ft (48.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSnow Creek RD 890
CrossesPigg River
Location0.45 Rt 979; 0.10 Rt 659
RouteCounty Highway 890
CountyFranklin County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.94417, -79.63838
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length160 ft (48.7 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic769 (2022)
Projected traffic857 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$687 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Snow Creek RD 890 over Pigg River built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Snow Creek RD 890 over Pigg River 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 January 2025.

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

About 769 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Snow Creek RD 890 over Pigg River?

The structure is 160 ft (48.7 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Snow Creek RD 890 over Pigg River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.