US Bridges

V H Goode HWY 220 over Big Chestnut Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Virginia · 0.85 Rt 613;080 Rt. 718 · Structure no. 000000000007778

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,068
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

V H Goode HWY 220 over Big Chestnut Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying V H Goode HWY 220 over Big Chestnut Creek in Franklin County, Virginia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 7,068 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,319 by 2045. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesV H Goode HWY 220
CrossesBig Chestnut Creek
Location0.85 Rt 613;080 Rt. 718
RouteU.S. Route 220
Coordinates36.8623, -79.87092
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,068 (2022)
Projected traffic10,319 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was V H Goode HWY 220 over Big Chestnut Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is V H Goode HWY 220 over Big 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does V H Goode HWY 220 over Big Chestnut Creek carry?

About 7,068 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is V H Goode HWY 220 over Big Chestnut Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns V H Goode HWY 220 over Big Chestnut Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.