US Bridges

Quarterwood RD/691 over S.F. Goose Creek

Good

Bedford County, Virginia · 0.40-RT 221; 0.65-RT 882 · Structure no. 000000000002818

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
720
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Quarterwood RD/691 over S.F. Goose Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Quarterwood RD/691 over S.F. Goose Creek in Bedford County, Virginia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 720 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,030 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesQuarterwood RD/691
CrossesS.F. Goose Creek
Location0.40-RT 221; 0.65-RT 882
RouteCounty Highway 691
CountyBedford County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.37443, -79.72136
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic720 (2019)
Projected traffic1,030 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Quarterwood RD/691 over S.F. Goose Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Quarterwood RD/691 over S.F. Goose Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Quarterwood RD/691 over S.F. Goose Creek carry?

About 720 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Quarterwood RD/691 over S.F. Goose Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Quarterwood RD/691 over S.F. Goose Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.