US Bridges

Aleghny Spr RD/637 over Goose Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Virginia · 0.03-RT653; 0.02-RT608 · Structure no. 000000000012256

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
206 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
560
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Aleghny Spr RD/637 over Goose Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Aleghny Spr RD/637 over Goose Creek in Montgomery County, Virginia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 560 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 730 by 2045. The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesAleghny Spr RD/637
CrossesGoose Creek
Location0.03-RT653; 0.02-RT608
RouteCounty Highway 637
CountyMontgomery County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.10205, -80.22083
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length206 ft (62.8 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic560 (2022)
Projected traffic730 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$8.2 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Aleghny Spr RD/637 over Goose Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Aleghny Spr RD/637 over 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Aleghny Spr RD/637 over Goose Creek carry?

About 560 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Aleghny Spr RD/637 over Goose Creek?

The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Aleghny Spr RD/637 over Goose Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.