US Bridges

Telegraph Spring over Trib.Of Goose Creek

Good

Loudoun County, Virginia · 01.20FR728/00.40TO622 · Structure no. 000000000025516

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
175
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Telegraph Spring over Trib.Of Goose Creek is a concrete slab carrying Telegraph Spring over Trib.Of Goose Creek in Loudoun County, Virginia. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 175 vehicles a day, projected to reach 202 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesTelegraph Spring
CrossesTrib.Of Goose Creek
Location01.20FR728/00.40TO622
RouteCounty Highway 611
Coordinates39.08299, -77.72649
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.9 US tons
Inventory rating64.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2014)
Projected traffic202 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$125 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Telegraph Spring over Trib.Of Goose Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Telegraph Spring over Trib.Of Goose Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Telegraph Spring over Trib.Of Goose Creek carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Telegraph Spring over Trib.Of Goose Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Telegraph Spring over Trib.Of Goose Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.