US Bridges

W.Ly.Sal.Tk 221SBL over North Fork Goose Creek

Fair

Bedford County, Virginia · 8.36-WCL BED;6.26-BOT CO · Structure no. 000000000002619

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1957
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,294
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

W.Ly.Sal.Tk 221SBL over North Fork Goose Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying W.Ly.Sal.Tk 221SBL over North Fork Goose Creek in Bedford County, Virginia. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1957, so it is 97 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 7,294 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,649 by 2045. The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long and 26 ft wide.

CarriesW.Ly.Sal.Tk 221SBL
CrossesNorth Fork Goose Creek
Location8.36-WCL BED;6.26-BOT CO
RouteU.S. Route 221
Coordinates37.37097, -79.69847
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length113 ft (34.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,294 (2022)
Projected traffic10,649 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$696 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W.Ly.Sal.Tk 221SBL over North Fork Goose Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1957.

What condition is W.Ly.Sal.Tk 221SBL over North Fork 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does W.Ly.Sal.Tk 221SBL over North Fork Goose Creek carry?

About 7,294 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is W.Ly.Sal.Tk 221SBL over North Fork Goose Creek?

The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns W.Ly.Sal.Tk 221SBL over North Fork Goose Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.