US Bridges

Wilkrsn Mill RD726 over Goose Creek

Good

Bedford County, Virginia · 0.00 Rt 691; 0.80 Rt 460 · Structure no. 000000000002853

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
168 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
509
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wilkrsn Mill RD726 over Goose Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wilkrsn Mill RD726 over Goose Creek 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 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 509 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 568 by 2042. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesWilkrsn Mill RD726
CrossesGoose Creek
Location0.00 Rt 691; 0.80 Rt 460
RouteCounty Highway 726
Coordinates37.35743, -79.69357
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length168 ft (51.2 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic509 (2022)
Projected traffic568 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Wilkrsn Mill RD726 over Goose Creek built?

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

What condition is Wilkrsn Mill RD726 over 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Wilkrsn Mill RD726 over Goose Creek carry?

About 509 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wilkrsn Mill RD726 over Goose Creek?

The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Wilkrsn Mill RD726 over Goose Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.