US Bridges

Telegraph Sprgs RD over N. Fork Goose Creek

Fair

Loudoun County, Virginia · 00.52FR622/00.05TO794 · Structure no. 000000000011160

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
307
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Telegraph Sprgs RD over N. Fork Goose Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Telegraph Sprgs RD over N. Fork Goose Creek in Loudoun County, Virginia. It was built in 1957, 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 307 vehicles a day, projected to reach 355 by 2042. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTelegraph Sprgs RD
CrossesN. Fork Goose Creek
Location00.52FR622/00.05TO794
RouteCounty Highway 611
CountyLoudoun County
StateVirginia
Coordinates39.09281, -77.71648
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.2 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic307 (2014)
Projected traffic355 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$150 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Telegraph Sprgs RD over N. Fork Goose Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Telegraph Sprgs RD over N. Fork Goose 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Telegraph Sprgs RD over N. Fork Goose Creek carry?

About 307 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Telegraph Sprgs RD over N. Fork Goose Creek?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Telegraph Sprgs RD over N. Fork Goose Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.