US Bridges

Smth Mt Lke PKW626 over Goose Creek_& NS Rwy

Fair

Bedford County, Virginia · 0.25-RT 833;1.75-RT 630 · Structure no. 000000000002711

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
405 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,821
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Smth Mt Lke PKW626 over Goose Creek_& NS Rwy is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Smth Mt Lke PKW626 over Goose Creek_& NS Rwy in Bedford County, Virginia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 1,821 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,147 by 2042. The structure is 405 ft (123.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSmth Mt Lke PKW626
CrossesGoose Creek_& NS Rwy
Location0.25-RT 833;1.75-RT 630
RouteCounty Highway 626
CountyBedford County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.1572, -79.47665
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length405 ft (123.5 m)
Longest span155 ft (47.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,821 (2022)
Projected traffic2,147 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Smth Mt Lke PKW626 over Goose Creek_& NS Rwy built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Smth Mt Lke PKW626 over Goose Creek_& NS Rwy 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Smth Mt Lke PKW626 over Goose Creek_& NS Rwy carry?

About 1,821 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Smth Mt Lke PKW626 over Goose Creek_& NS Rwy?

The structure is 405 ft (123.5 m) long with a longest span of 155 ft (47.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Smth Mt Lke PKW626 over Goose Creek_& NS Rwy?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.