US Bridges

Shawsvillepike 653 over Goose Creek

Fair

Floyd County, Virginia · 0.40-RTE660; 3.00-MONT CO · Structure no. 000000000007562

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
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 1986, so it is 39 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 6 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 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesShawsvillepike 653
CrossesGoose Creek
Location0.40-RTE660; 3.00-MONT CO
RouteCounty Highway 653
CountyFloyd County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.0742, -80.21438
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating81 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 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 closed5 mi (8 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 Shawsvillepike 653 over Goose Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 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 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Shawsvillepike 653 over Goose Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.