US Bridges

Snake Hill Road over Tributary of Goose Creek

FairPosted for load

Loudoun County, Virginia · 00.20FR743/00.40TO626 · Structure no. 000000000011360

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
104
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Snake Hill Road over Tributary of Goose Creek is a steel culvert carrying Snake Hill Road over Tributary of Goose Creek in Loudoun County, Virginia. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 104 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSnake Hill Road
CrossesTributary of Goose Creek
Location00.20FR743/00.40TO626
RouteCounty Highway 744
CountyLoudoun County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.99548, -77.76011
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
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 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 traffic104 (2014)
Projected traffic120 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$52 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Snake Hill Road over Tributary of Goose Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Snake Hill Road over Tributary of Goose 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Snake Hill Road over Tributary of Goose Creek carry?

About 104 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Snake Hill Road over Tributary of Goose Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Snake Hill Road over Tributary of Goose Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.