US Bridges

Murrells Gap R 680 over North Fork Goose Creek

Good

Bedford County, Virginia · 0.05 Rt 695; 3.95 Rt 614 · Structure no. 000000000023573

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
53
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Murrells Gap R 680 over North Fork Goose Creek is a concrete slab carrying Murrells Gap R 680 over North Fork Goose Creek in Bedford County, Virginia. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 53 vehicles a day, projected to reach 81 by 2045. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesMurrells Gap R 680
CrossesNorth Fork Goose Creek
Location0.05 Rt 695; 3.95 Rt 614
RouteCounty Highway 680
Coordinates37.44127, -79.66912
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating92 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53 (2019)
Projected traffic81 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Murrells Gap R 680 over North Fork Goose Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Murrells Gap R 680 over North Fork 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Murrells Gap R 680 over North Fork Goose Creek carry?

About 53 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Murrells Gap R 680 over North Fork Goose Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Murrells Gap R 680 over North Fork Goose Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.