US Bridges

Shawsvillepike 653 over Goose Creek

Fair

Floyd County, Virginia · 1.81 Rt 660; 1.52 Mont CO · Structure no. 000000000007561

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
364
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shawsvillepike 653 over Goose Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Shawsvillepike 653 over Goose Creek in Floyd County, Virginia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 364 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 395 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesShawsvillepike 653
CrossesGoose Creek
Location1.81 Rt 660; 1.52 Mont CO
RouteCounty Highway 653
CountyFloyd County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.08619, -80.20478
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating94 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic364 (2022)
Projected traffic395 by 2042
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$244.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Shawsvillepike 653 over Goose Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shawsvillepike 653 over Goose Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Shawsvillepike 653 over Goose Creek carry?

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

How long is Shawsvillepike 653 over Goose Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Shawsvillepike 653 over Goose Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.