US Bridges

Snickersville Rd. over Br Beaverdam Creek

Fair

Loudoun County, Virginia · 00.50FR730/00.70TO735 · Structure no. 000000000011354

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Snickersville Rd. over Br Beaverdam Creek is a steel culvert carrying Snickersville Rd. over Br Beaverdam Creek in Loudoun County, Virginia. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,403 by 2045. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSnickersville Rd.
CrossesBr Beaverdam Creek
Location00.50FR730/00.70TO735
RouteCounty Highway 734
CountyLoudoun County
StateVirginia
Coordinates39.07639, -77.765
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2022)
Projected traffic2,403 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$100 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Snickersville Rd. over Br Beaverdam Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Snickersville Rd. over Br Beaverdam 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 2023.

How much traffic does Snickersville Rd. over Br Beaverdam Creek carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Snickersville Rd. over Br Beaverdam Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Snickersville Rd. over Br Beaverdam Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.