US Bridges

V H Goode HWY 220 over Big Chestnut Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Virginia · 0.85 Rt 618; 0.80 Rt 718 · Structure no. 000000000007781

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
145 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 1957 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 68 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 7,068 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,319 by 2045. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesV H Goode HWY 220
CrossesBig Chestnut Creek
Location0.85 Rt 618; 0.80 Rt 718
RouteU.S. Route 220
CountyFranklin County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.86247, -79.87106
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating89.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 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 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 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 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

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 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.