US Bridges

Gough Road over Br. of Little Seneca Ck.

Good

Campbell County, Virginia · 2.10-RT.24 / 1.00-RT.686 · Structure no. 000000000004305

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
265
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gough Road over Br. of Little Seneca Ck. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gough Road over Br. of Little Seneca Ck. in Campbell County, Virginia. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 68 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 265 vehicles a day, projected to reach 299 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesGough Road
CrossesBr. of Little Seneca Ck.
Location2.10-RT.24 / 1.00-RT.686
RouteCounty Highway 687
CountyCampbell County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.23162, -79.16667
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic265 (2019)
Projected traffic299 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Gough Road over Br. of Little Seneca Ck. built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Gough Road over Br. of Little Seneca Ck. 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Gough Road over Br. of Little Seneca Ck. carry?

About 265 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Gough Road over Br. of Little Seneca Ck.?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Gough Road over Br. of Little Seneca Ck.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.