US Bridges

Goose Ck Vly R 695 over N. Fork Goose Creek

FairPosted for load

Bedford County, Virginia · 0.02 Rt 680; 3.72 Brpkwy · Structure no. 000000000002823

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
56 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
152
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Goose Ck Vly R 695 over N. Fork Goose Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Goose Ck Vly R 695 over N. Fork Goose Creek in Bedford County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 152 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 169 by 2045. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesGoose Ck Vly R 695
CrossesN. Fork Goose Creek
Location0.02 Rt 680; 3.72 Brpkwy
RouteCounty Highway 695
CountyBedford County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.44358, -79.66895
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating24 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic152 (2022)
Projected traffic169 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$207.5 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Goose Ck Vly R 695 over N. Fork Goose Creek built?

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

What condition is Goose Ck Vly R 695 over N. 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Goose Ck Vly R 695 over N. Fork Goose Creek carry?

About 152 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Goose Ck Vly R 695 over N. Fork Goose Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Goose Ck Vly R 695 over N. Fork Goose Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.