US Bridges

LYNCH-SALEMTP/221 over Branch of Goose Creek

Fair

Bedford County, Virginia · 0.53RT 690; 0.21 Rt 689 · Structure no. 000000000002641

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,588
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LYNCH-SALEMTP/221 over Branch of Goose Creek is a concrete culvert carrying LYNCH-SALEMTP/221 over Branch of Goose Creek in Bedford County, Virginia. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 5 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 14,588 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,119 by 2045. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long.

Location

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CarriesLYNCH-SALEMTP/221
CrossesBranch of Goose Creek
Location0.53RT 690; 0.21 Rt 689
RouteU.S. Route 221
CountyBedford County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.36112, -79.68078
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,588 (2022)
Projected traffic15,119 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$114.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LYNCH-SALEMTP/221 over Branch of Goose Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is LYNCH-SALEMTP/221 over Branch of 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does LYNCH-SALEMTP/221 over Branch of Goose Creek carry?

About 14,588 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is LYNCH-SALEMTP/221 over Branch of Goose Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns LYNCH-SALEMTP/221 over Branch of Goose Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.