US Bridges

Goode Statn RD.668 over Chestnut Branch

Good

Bedford County, Virginia · 1.00-RT 221;0.70-RT 643 · Structure no. 000000000002786

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
885
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Goode Statn RD.668 over Chestnut Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Goode Statn RD.668 over Chestnut Branch in Bedford County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 93 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 885 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 987 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesGoode Statn RD.668
CrossesChestnut Branch
Location1.00-RT 221;0.70-RT 643
RouteCounty Highway 668
Coordinates37.38086, -79.3901
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic885 (2022)
Projected traffic987 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Goode Statn RD.668 over Chestnut Branch built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Goode Statn RD.668 over Chestnut Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Goode Statn RD.668 over Chestnut Branch carry?

About 885 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Goode Statn RD.668 over Chestnut Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Goode Statn RD.668 over Chestnut Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.