US Bridges

Union Church Road over Goose Creek

Good

Bedford County, Virginia · 0.85 Rt 691 0.45 Rt 690 · Structure no. 000000000002901

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
108 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
353
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Union Church Road over Goose Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Union Church Road over Goose Creek in Bedford County, Virginia. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 353 vehicles a day, projected to reach 397 by 2042. The structure is 108 ft (32.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUnion Church Road
CrossesGoose Creek
Location0.85 Rt 691 0.45 Rt 690
RouteCounty Highway 755
CountyBedford County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.3341, -79.65893
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length108 ft (32.8 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic353 (2020)
Projected traffic397 by 2042
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Union Church Road over Goose Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Union Church Road 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Union Church Road over Goose Creek carry?

About 353 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Union Church Road over Goose Creek?

The structure is 108 ft (32.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Union Church Road over Goose Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.