US Bridges

Copp RD over Snapps Run

Good

Shenandoah County, Virginia · 1.33 to 641 - 0.15 to 646 · Structure no. 000000000017318

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
225
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Copp RD over Snapps Run is a concrete slab carrying Copp RD over Snapps Run in Shenandoah County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 93 years old, older 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 225 vehicles a day, projected to reach 256 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCopp RD
CrossesSnapps Run
Location1.33 to 641 - 0.15 to 646
RouteCounty Highway 757
Coordinates38.97259, -78.42439
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2017)
Projected traffic256 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$40 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Copp RD over Snapps Run built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Copp RD over Snapps Run 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Copp RD over Snapps Run carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Copp RD over Snapps Run?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Copp RD over Snapps Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.