US Bridges

Snow Hill Rd. over E Fork Chestnut Creek

Fair

Grayson County, Virginia · .89 to R799;.01 to R790 · Structure no. 000000000008812

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
315
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Snow Hill Rd. over E Fork Chestnut Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Snow Hill Rd. over E Fork Chestnut Creek in Grayson County, Virginia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 315 vehicles a day, projected to reach 351 by 2045. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long.

Location

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CarriesSnow Hill Rd.
CrossesE Fork Chestnut Creek
Location.89 to R799;.01 to R790
RouteCounty Highway 613
CountyGrayson County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.5814, -80.891
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic315 (2022)
Projected traffic351 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Snow Hill Rd. over E Fork Chestnut Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Snow Hill Rd. over E Fork Chestnut 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 Hill Rd. over E Fork Chestnut Creek carry?

About 315 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Snow Hill Rd. over E Fork Chestnut Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Snow Hill Rd. over E Fork Chestnut Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.