Johnson Creek Road over Johnson Creek
PoorPosted for loadAlleghany County, Virginia · 4.40 Rt 781 - 2.35 Rt 724 · Structure no. 000000000001161
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 46 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 146
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Johnson Creek Road over Johnson Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Johnson Creek Road over Johnson Creek in Alleghany County, Virginia. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger 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 146 vehicles a day, projected to reach 219 by 2045. The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Johnson Creek Road over Johnson Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Johnson Creek Road over Johnson 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Johnson Creek Road over Johnson Creek carry?
About 146 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is Johnson Creek Road over Johnson Creek?
The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Johnson Creek Road over Johnson Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.