US Bridges

Goldmine Road over Christopher Creek

Good

Louisa County, Virginia · 1.26 from 687&1.25 to 522 · Structure no. 000000000011479

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
124 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,306
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Goldmine Road over Christopher Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Goldmine Road over Christopher Creek in Louisa County, Virginia. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 1,306 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,456 by 2042. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesGoldmine Road
CrossesChristopher Creek
Location1.26 from 687&1.25 to 522
RouteCounty Highway 613
CountyLouisa County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.08821, -77.90141
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,306 (2022)
Projected traffic1,456 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Goldmine Road over Christopher Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Goldmine Road over Christopher 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 Goldmine Road over Christopher Creek carry?

About 1,306 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Goldmine Road over Christopher Creek?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Goldmine Road over Christopher Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.