US Bridges

Stewartsville RD24 over Goose Creek

Fair

Bedford County, Virginia · 0.95-RTE 807;1.00-RTE 122 · Structure no. 000000000002587

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
262 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,459
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stewartsville RD24 over Goose Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stewartsville RD24 over Goose Creek in Bedford County, Virginia. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 2,459 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,607 by 2045. The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesStewartsville RD24
CrossesGoose Creek
Location0.95-RTE 807;1.00-RTE 122
RouteState Highway 24
CountyBedford County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.23265, -79.57398
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length262 ft (79.9 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,459 (2022)
Projected traffic2,607 by 2045
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Stewartsville RD24 over Goose Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stewartsville RD24 over Goose 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Stewartsville RD24 over Goose Creek carry?

About 2,459 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Stewartsville RD24 over Goose Creek?

The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Stewartsville RD24 over Goose Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.