US Bridges

Dickerson Mill 746 over Goose Creek

Fair

Bedford County, Virginia · 0.65 Rt 691; 2.05 Rt 801 · Structure no. 000000000002880

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
194 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
547
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dickerson Mill 746 over Goose Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dickerson Mill 746 over Goose Creek in Bedford County, Virginia. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 74 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.

It carries about 547 vehicles a day, projected to reach 799 by 2045. The structure is 194 ft (59 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesDickerson Mill 746
CrossesGoose Creek
Location0.65 Rt 691; 2.05 Rt 801
RouteCounty Highway 746
CountyBedford County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.28055, -79.61427
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating94 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length194 ft (59 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic547 (2022)
Projected traffic799 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dickerson Mill 746 over Goose Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is Dickerson Mill 746 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Dickerson Mill 746 over Goose Creek carry?

About 547 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Dickerson Mill 746 over Goose Creek?

The structure is 194 ft (59 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Dickerson Mill 746 over Goose Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.