US Bridges

Goose Mill Road over Wolf Creek

Fair

Tazewell County, Virginia · .01 to 623&4.49 FR 625 · Structure no. 000000000018640

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
158 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
210
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Goose Mill Road over Wolf Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Goose Mill Road over Wolf Creek in Tazewell County, Virginia. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 63 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 6 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 210 vehicles a day, projected to reach 316 by 2045. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesGoose Mill Road
CrossesWolf Creek
Location.01 to 623&4.49 FR 625
RouteCounty Highway 666
CountyTazewell County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.12519, -81.35674
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2015)
Projected traffic316 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$400 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Goose Mill Road over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Goose Mill Road over Wolf 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 2023.

How much traffic does Goose Mill Road over Wolf Creek carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Goose Mill Road over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Goose Mill Road over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.