US Bridges

Snidow ST./1404 over Little Stoney Creek

Fair

Giles County, Virginia · 0.05-RTE747; 0.10-RTE 623 · Structure no. 000000000008521

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
423
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Snidow ST./1404 over Little Stoney Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Snidow ST./1404 over Little Stoney Creek in Giles County, Virginia. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 87 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 5 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 423 vehicles a day, projected to reach 482 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSnidow ST./1404
CrossesLittle Stoney Creek
Location0.05-RTE747; 0.10-RTE 623
RouteCounty Highway 1404
Coordinates37.31933, -80.64091
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic423 (2017)
Projected traffic482 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Snidow ST./1404 over Little Stoney Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Snidow ST./1404 over Little Stoney 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Snidow ST./1404 over Little Stoney Creek carry?

About 423 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Snidow ST./1404 over Little Stoney Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Snidow ST./1404 over Little Stoney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.