US Bridges

Virgil H. Goode Hy over Maggodee Creek

FairPosted for load

Franklin County, Virginia · 1.36 Roa. Co; 0.18 Bns Ml · Structure no. 000000000007779

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
98 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,873
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Virgil H. Goode Hy over Maggodee Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Virgil H. Goode Hy over Maggodee Creek in Franklin County, Virginia. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 12,873 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,795 by 2045. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesVirgil H. Goode Hy
CrossesMaggodee Creek
Location1.36 Roa. Co; 0.18 Bns Ml
RouteU.S. Route 220
CountyFranklin County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.12542, -79.95968
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,873 (2022)
Projected traffic18,795 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$683.5 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Virgil H. Goode Hy over Maggodee Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Virgil H. Goode Hy over Maggodee 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Virgil H. Goode Hy over Maggodee Creek carry?

About 12,873 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Virgil H. Goode Hy over Maggodee Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Virgil H. Goode Hy over Maggodee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.