US Bridges

Bentonville RD over Gooney Creek

Fair

Warren County, Virginia · 1.06 to 631 - 0.00 to 649 · Structure no. 000000000018777

Built
1918
107 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
281
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bentonville RD over Gooney Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Bentonville RD over Gooney Creek in Warren County, Virginia. It was built in 1918, so it is 107 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 281 vehicles a day, projected to reach 313 by 2045. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBentonville RD
CrossesGooney Creek
Location1.06 to 631 - 0.00 to 649
RouteCounty Highway 613
CountyWarren County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.81118, -78.23389
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
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic281 (2022)
Projected traffic313 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$87 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bentonville RD over Gooney Creek built?

It was built in 1918, making it 107 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bentonville RD over Gooney 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Bentonville RD over Gooney Creek carry?

About 281 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Bentonville RD over Gooney Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Bentonville RD over Gooney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.