US Bridges

Goosecreek RUN/660 over Goose Creek

Fair

Floyd County, Virginia · 0.0 Rt 653; 0.90 Rt 659 · Structure no. 000000000007565

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
85
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Goosecreek RUN/660 over Goose Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Goosecreek RUN/660 over Goose Creek in Floyd County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 years old, older 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 85 vehicles a day, projected to reach 122 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesGoosecreek RUN/660
CrossesGoose Creek
Location0.0 Rt 653; 0.90 Rt 659
RouteCounty Highway 660
CountyFloyd County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.06916, -80.21596
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width10 ft (3.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85 (2014)
Projected traffic122 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$865 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Goosecreek RUN/660 over Goose Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Goosecreek RUN/660 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Goosecreek RUN/660 over Goose Creek carry?

About 85 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Goosecreek RUN/660 over Goose Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Goosecreek RUN/660 over Goose Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.