US Bridges

Headens Br RD 732 over Goose Creek

Fair

Bedford County, Virginia · 0.10 Rt 735; 0.00 Rt 737 · Structure no. 000000000002865

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
218 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Headens Br RD 732 over Goose Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Headens Br RD 732 over Goose Creek in Bedford County, Virginia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 63 by 2042. The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHeadens Br RD 732
CrossesGoose Creek
Location0.10 Rt 735; 0.00 Rt 737
RouteCounty Highway 732
CountyBedford County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.16837, -79.5182
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length218 ft (66.4 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2019)
Projected traffic63 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 Headens Br RD 732 over Goose Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Headens Br RD 732 over 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Headens Br RD 732 over Goose Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Headens Br RD 732 over Goose Creek?

The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Headens Br RD 732 over Goose Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.