US Bridges

Goose Creek RD over Goose Creek

FairPosted for load

Rockbridge County, Virginia · 0.73 to 721 & 0.17 to 252 · Structure no. 000000000015666

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
34
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Goose Creek RD over Goose Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Goose Creek RD over Goose Creek in Rockbridge County, Virginia. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 34 vehicles a day, projected to reach 38 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesGoose Creek RD
CrossesGoose Creek
Location0.73 to 721 & 0.17 to 252
RouteCounty Highway 717
CountyRockbridge County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.93706, -79.30227
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34 (2019)
Projected traffic38 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Goose Creek RD over Goose Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Goose Creek RD 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Goose Creek RD over Goose Creek carry?

About 34 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Goose Creek RD over Goose Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Goose Creek RD over Goose Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.