US Bridges

Goldmine Road over Duckinghole Creek

Fair

Louisa County, Virginia · .75 from 628 & .97 to 625 · Structure no. 000000000025294

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
943
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Goldmine Road over Duckinghole Creek is a concrete slab carrying Goldmine Road over Duckinghole Creek in Louisa County, Virginia. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 62 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.

It carries about 943 vehicles a day, projected to reach 970 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesGoldmine Road
CrossesDuckinghole Creek
Location.75 from 628 & .97 to 625
RouteCounty Highway 613
CountyLouisa County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.08681, -77.93973
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating87 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic943 (2022)
Projected traffic970 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 Duckinghole Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Goldmine Road over Duckinghole 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Goldmine Road over Duckinghole Creek carry?

About 943 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Goldmine Road over Duckinghole Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Goldmine Road over Duckinghole Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.