Hwy-Forty-Nine over Goodells Creek
GoodMecklenburg County, Virginia · .95 Fr. 701 .45 to 609 · Structure no. 000000000011865
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old, rebuilt 2004
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 220 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,085
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hwy-Forty-Nine over Goodells Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hwy-Forty-Nine over Goodells Creek in Mecklenburg County, Virginia. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 73 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 2,085 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,325 by 2042. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hwy-Forty-Nine over Goodells Creek built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.
What condition is Hwy-Forty-Nine over Goodells 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 Hwy-Forty-Nine over Goodells Creek carry?
About 2,085 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Hwy-Forty-Nine over Goodells Creek?
The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Hwy-Forty-Nine over Goodells Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.