US Bridges

Truevine Rd. / 646 over Snow Creek

Good

Franklin County, Virginia · 0.60 Rt 625; 0.80 Rt 629 · Structure no. 000000000026092

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
391
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Truevine Rd. / 646 over Snow Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Truevine Rd. / 646 over Snow Creek in Franklin County, Virginia. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 391 vehicles a day, projected to reach 452 by 2042. The structure is 87 ft (26.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesTruevine Rd. / 646
CrossesSnow Creek
Location0.60 Rt 625; 0.80 Rt 629
RouteCounty Highway 646
CountyFranklin County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.8826, -79.6853
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating78 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length87 ft (26.6 m)
Longest span82 ft (24.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic391 (2014)
Projected traffic452 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Truevine Rd. / 646 over Snow Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Truevine Rd. / 646 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Truevine Rd. / 646 over Snow Creek carry?

About 391 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Truevine Rd. / 646 over Snow Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.6 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (24.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Truevine Rd. / 646 over Snow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.