US Bridges

Joppa Mill Rd. 747 over Goose Creek

Good

Bedford County, Virginia · 1.00-RTE 807;0.10-RTE 691 · Structure no. 000000000002882

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
154 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,590
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Joppa Mill Rd. 747 over Goose Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Joppa Mill Rd. 747 over Goose Creek in Bedford County, Virginia. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 1,590 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,321 by 2045. The structure is 154 ft (47 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesJoppa Mill Rd. 747
CrossesGoose Creek
Location1.00-RTE 807;0.10-RTE 691
RouteCounty Highway 747
CountyBedford County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.26648, -79.58784
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length154 ft (47 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,590 (2022)
Projected traffic2,321 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Joppa Mill Rd. 747 over Goose Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Joppa Mill Rd. 747 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Joppa Mill Rd. 747 over Goose Creek carry?

About 1,590 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Joppa Mill Rd. 747 over Goose Creek?

The structure is 154 ft (47 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Joppa Mill Rd. 747 over Goose Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.