US Bridges

Snow Creek RD 890 over Crab Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Virginia · 0.40 Rt 619; 1.00 Rt 652 · Structure no. 000000000008017

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
693
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Snow Creek RD 890 over Crab Creek is a concrete slab carrying Snow Creek RD 890 over Crab Creek in Franklin County, Virginia. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSnow Creek RD 890
CrossesCrab Creek
Location0.40 Rt 619; 1.00 Rt 652
RouteCounty Highway 890
Coordinates36.83445, -79.74658
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Snow Creek RD 890 over Crab Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Snow Creek RD 890 over Crab 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 October 2024.

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

About 693 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Snow Creek RD 890 over Crab Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Snow Creek RD 890 over Crab Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.