US Bridges

Shawsville PILE653 over Goose Creek

Good

Floyd County, Virginia · 0.85 Montg CO;2.55 Rt 660 · Structure no. 000000000007557

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
73 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
364
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shawsville PILE653 over Goose Creek is a concrete slab carrying Shawsville PILE653 over Goose Creek in Floyd County, Virginia. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 364 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 395 by 2045. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesShawsville PILE653
CrossesGoose Creek
Location0.85 Montg CO;2.55 Rt 660
RouteCounty Highway 653
CountyFloyd County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.095, -80.20666
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionJune 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic364 (2022)
Projected traffic395 by 2045
Trucks1%
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 Shawsville PILE653 over Goose Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shawsville PILE653 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Shawsville PILE653 over Goose Creek carry?

About 364 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Shawsville PILE653 over Goose Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Shawsville PILE653 over Goose Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.