US Bridges

Snead Spring Road over Whetstone Creek

Fair

Nottoway County, Virginia · 1.1 FR 626 & 1.5 to 625 · Structure no. 000000000025099

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Snead Spring Road over Whetstone Creek is a concrete continuous frame carrying Snead Spring Road over Whetstone Creek in Nottoway County, Virginia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 300 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSnead Spring Road
CrossesWhetstone Creek
Location1.1 FR 626 & 1.5 to 625
RouteCounty Highway 600
CountyNottoway County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.09268, -78.12537
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.6 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2020)
Projected traffic300 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$476.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Snead Spring Road over Whetstone Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Snead Spring Road over Whetstone 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Snead Spring Road over Whetstone Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Snead Spring Road over Whetstone Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.6 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Snead Spring Road over Whetstone Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.