US Bridges

Snowflake Rd. over Big Moccasin Creek

Fair

Scott County, Virginia · 0.0 to 71; 1.1 FR 672 · Structure no. 000000000016812

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
74 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
117
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Snowflake Rd. over Big Moccasin Creek is a concrete slab carrying Snowflake Rd. over Big Moccasin Creek in Scott County, Virginia. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 51 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 117 vehicles a day, projected to reach 130 by 2042. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSnowflake Rd.
CrossesBig Moccasin Creek
Location0.0 to 71; 1.1 FR 672
RouteCounty Highway 671
CountyScott County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.68996, -82.48991
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic117 (2022)
Projected traffic130 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$195 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Snowflake Rd. over Big Moccasin Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Snowflake Rd. over Big Moccasin 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 Snowflake Rd. over Big Moccasin Creek carry?

About 117 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Snowflake Rd. over Big Moccasin Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Snowflake Rd. over Big Moccasin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.