US Bridges

V H Good HWY 220 over N Fork Chestnut Creek

FairPosted for load

Franklin County, Virginia · 0.90 Rt 755; 0.10 Rt 1085 · Structure no. 000000000007776

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,123
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

V H Good HWY 220 over N Fork Chestnut Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying V H Good HWY 220 over N Fork Chestnut Creek in Franklin County, Virginia. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 8,123 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,860 by 2045. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 38 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesV H Good HWY 220
CrossesN Fork Chestnut Creek
Location0.90 Rt 755; 0.10 Rt 1085
RouteU.S. Route 220
CountyFranklin County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.93014, -79.87291
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating38 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,123 (2022)
Projected traffic11,860 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$191.6 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was V H Good HWY 220 over N Fork Chestnut Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is V H Good HWY 220 over N Fork Chestnut 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does V H Good HWY 220 over N Fork Chestnut Creek carry?

About 8,123 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is V H Good HWY 220 over N Fork Chestnut Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns V H Good HWY 220 over N Fork Chestnut Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.