Sam Snead Highway over Falling Spring Creek

Fair Condition104 years old1,186 vehicles/day

Location

StateVirginia
CountyAlleghany
Location4.00 To 684 & 0.10 To 640
CarriesSam Snead Highway
CrossesFalling Spring Creek
Coordinates37.86860, -79.94589

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignSlab
Total Length36.1 ft (11 m)
Max Span18.0 ft (5.5 m)
Deck Width25.6 ft (7.8 m)
Deck Area85.8 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1922 (reconstructed 1936)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic1,186 (2022)
Truck Traffic1%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionOctober 2024
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000001044

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