US Bridges

Route 122 over Goose Creek

Good

Bedford County, Virginia · 1.98-RT 24/6.83 Frnkln Cl · Structure no. 000000000030542

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
288 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,386
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 122 over Goose Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Route 122 over Goose Creek in Bedford County, Virginia. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,386 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,933 by 2042. The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

CarriesRoute 122
CrossesGoose Creek
Location1.98-RT 24/6.83 Frnkln Cl
RouteState Highway 122
Coordinates37.2085, -79.58182
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating95 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length288 ft (87.8 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,386 (2022)
Projected traffic7,933 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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 Route 122 over Goose Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 122 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Route 122 over Goose Creek carry?

About 6,386 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Route 122 over Goose Creek?

The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Route 122 over Goose Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.