US Bridges

Goodes Bridge Road over NS Railway

Poor

Amelia County, Virginia · 0.23 FR 360 & 0.10 to 614 · Structure no. 000000000001221

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
166 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,038
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Goodes Bridge Road over NS Railway is a concrete tee beam carrying Goodes Bridge Road over NS Railway in Amelia County, Virginia. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 4,038 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,502 by 2045. The structure is 166 ft (50.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGoodes Bridge Road
CrossesNS Railway
Location0.23 FR 360 & 0.10 to 614
RouteU.S. Route 360
CountyAmelia County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.33932, -77.99121
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

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.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.3 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length166 ft (50.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,038 (2022)
Projected traffic4,502 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Goodes Bridge Road over NS Railway built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Goodes Bridge Road over NS Railway in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Goodes Bridge Road over NS Railway carry?

About 4,038 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Goodes Bridge Road over NS Railway?

The structure is 166 ft (50.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Goodes Bridge Road over NS Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.