US Bridges

Crenshaw Road over Goose Creek

PoorPosted for load

Fauquier County, Virginia · .90 FR 50 & 2.04 to 715 · Structure no. 000000000007290

Built
1919
106 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
67 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
47
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crenshaw Road over Goose Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Crenshaw Road over Goose Creek in Fauquier County, Virginia. It was built in 1919, so it is 106 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 47 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2045. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCrenshaw Road
CrossesGoose Creek
Location.90 FR 50 & 2.04 to 715
RouteCounty Highway 624
CountyFauquier County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.9697, -77.82965
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating16 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.8 m)
Roadway width10 ft (3.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47 (2022)
Projected traffic50 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$150 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Crenshaw Road over Goose Creek built?

It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025.

What condition is Crenshaw Road over Goose Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Crenshaw Road over Goose Creek carry?

About 47 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Crenshaw Road over Goose Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Crenshaw Road over Goose Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.