US Bridges

Danville Tnpk 969 over Snow Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Virginia · 0.25 Rt 620; 1.00 Rt 629 · Structure no. 000000000008027

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
112 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
498
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Danville Tnpk 969 over Snow Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Danville Tnpk 969 over Snow Creek in Franklin County, Virginia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 498 vehicles a day, projected to reach 555 by 2042. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesDanville Tnpk 969
CrossesSnow Creek
Location0.25 Rt 620; 1.00 Rt 629
RouteCounty Highway 969
CountyFranklin County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.89729, -79.65024
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic498 (2022)
Projected traffic555 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 Danville Tnpk 969 over Snow Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Danville Tnpk 969 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 Danville Tnpk 969 over Snow Creek carry?

About 498 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Danville Tnpk 969 over Snow Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Danville Tnpk 969 over Snow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.