Goose Dam RD 724 over Little Chestnut Creek
FairPosted for loadFranklin County, Virginia · 0.10 Rt 827; 1.55 Rt 619 · Structure no. 000000000007932
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 65 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 521
- 2014 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Goose Dam RD 724 over Little Chestnut Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Goose Dam RD 724 over Little Chestnut Creek in Franklin County, Virginia. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 521 vehicles a day, projected to reach 803 by 2045. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Goose Dam RD 724 over Little Chestnut Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.
What condition is Goose Dam RD 724 over Little 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Goose Dam RD 724 over Little Chestnut Creek carry?
About 521 vehicles per day (2014 count).
How long is Goose Dam RD 724 over Little Chestnut Creek?
The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Goose Dam RD 724 over Little Chestnut Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.