Union Bridge RD623 over Goblintown Creek
PoorPatrick County, Virginia · 0.40 Rt 346; 1.00 Rt 717 · Structure no. 000000000013272
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 62 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 432
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Union Bridge RD623 over Goblintown Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Union Bridge RD623 over Goblintown Creek in Patrick County, Virginia. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 432 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 880 by 2045. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Union Bridge RD623 over Goblintown Creek built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is Union Bridge RD623 over Goblintown Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does Union Bridge RD623 over Goblintown Creek carry?
About 432 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Union Bridge RD623 over Goblintown Creek?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Union Bridge RD623 over Goblintown Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.