US Bridges

SHAWSVILEPIKERD653 over Goose Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Virginia · 0.16-RT637; 0.13-FLOYD CO · Structure no. 000000000012278

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
349
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SHAWSVILEPIKERD653 over Goose Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SHAWSVILEPIKERD653 over Goose Creek in Montgomery County, Virginia. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1999, 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 349 vehicles a day, projected to reach 465 by 2045. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesSHAWSVILEPIKERD653
CrossesGoose Creek
Location0.16-RT637; 0.13-FLOYD CO
RouteCounty Highway 653
CountyMontgomery County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.09833, -80.21833
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic349 (2022)
Projected traffic465 by 2045
Trucks0%
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$165.4 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SHAWSVILEPIKERD653 over Goose Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is SHAWSVILEPIKERD653 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SHAWSVILEPIKERD653 over Goose Creek carry?

About 349 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is SHAWSVILEPIKERD653 over Goose Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns SHAWSVILEPIKERD653 over Goose Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.