US Bridges

Goodson Street over Beaver Creek

PoorPosted for load

Bristol city, Virginia · 0.05STATE St; 0.18MARY ST · Structure no. 000000000019971

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,930
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Goodson Street over Beaver Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Goodson Street over Beaver Creek in Bristol city, Virginia. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,930 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,267 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 48 ft wide.

CarriesGoodson Street
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location0.05STATE St; 0.18MARY ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.59631, -82.17656
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 rating23 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,930 (2022)
Projected traffic3,267 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$117 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Goodson Street over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is Goodson Street over Beaver 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Goodson Street over Beaver Creek carry?

About 2,930 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Goodson Street over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Goodson Street over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.