US Bridges

Snake Hollow RD over German River

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Rockingham County, Virginia · 0.80 D End - 1.00 Rt 826 · Structure no. 000000000016216

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
70 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
128
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Snake Hollow RD over German River is a concrete slab carrying Snake Hollow RD over German River in Rockingham County, Virginia. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 128 vehicles a day, projected to reach 155 by 2045. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

Location

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CarriesSnake Hollow RD
CrossesGerman River
Location0.80 D End - 1.00 Rt 826
RouteCounty Highway 865
CountyRockingham County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.75031, -79.02964
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating86 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic128 (2018)
Projected traffic155 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 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 Snake Hollow RD over German River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Snake Hollow RD over German River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2025.

How much traffic does Snake Hollow RD over German River carry?

About 128 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Snake Hollow RD over German River?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Snake Hollow RD over German River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.