US Bridges

Johnson Creek Road over Johnson Creek

Fair

Alleghany County, Virginia · 0.9 to 600 & 0.4 to 724 · Structure no. 000000000001162

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
833
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Johnson Creek Road over Johnson Creek is a concrete slab carrying Johnson Creek Road over Johnson Creek in Alleghany County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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.

It carries about 833 vehicles a day, projected to reach 950 by 2045. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesJohnson Creek Road
CrossesJohnson Creek
Location0.9 to 600 & 0.4 to 724
RouteCounty Highway 661
CountyAlleghany County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.82523, -80.07814
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic833 (2017)
Projected traffic950 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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$58 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Johnson Creek Road over Johnson Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Johnson Creek Road over Johnson 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 Johnson Creek Road over Johnson Creek carry?

About 833 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Johnson Creek Road over Johnson Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Johnson Creek Road over Johnson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.