US Bridges

Iron Bridge RD 704 over Goblintown Creek

Good

Patrick County, Virginia · 0.85 Rt 635; 0.52 Rt 57 · Structure no. 000000000013378

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
673
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Iron Bridge RD 704 over Goblintown Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Iron Bridge RD 704 over Goblintown Creek in Patrick 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 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 673 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2045. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesIron Bridge RD 704
CrossesGoblintown Creek
Location0.85 Rt 635; 0.52 Rt 57
RouteCounty Highway 704
CountyPatrick County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.78228, -80.14079
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic673 (2022)
Projected traffic750 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Iron Bridge RD 704 over Goblintown Creek built?

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

What condition is Iron Bridge RD 704 over Goblintown 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Iron Bridge RD 704 over Goblintown Creek carry?

About 673 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Iron Bridge RD 704 over Goblintown Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Iron Bridge RD 704 over Goblintown Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.