US Bridges

Midland Trail over Johnsons Creek

Good

Alleghany County, Virginia · 0.0 to 600 & 0.0 to 683 · Structure no. 000000000001166

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,241
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Midland Trail over Johnsons Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Midland Trail over Johnsons Creek in Alleghany County, Virginia. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 77 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,241 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,384 by 2042. The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesMidland Trail
CrossesJohnsons Creek
Location0.0 to 600 & 0.0 to 683
RouteCounty Highway 661
Coordinates37.81188, -80.07139
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length55 ft (16.7 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,241 (2022)
Projected traffic1,384 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Midland Trail over Johnsons Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Midland Trail over Johnsons Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Midland Trail over Johnsons Creek carry?

About 1,241 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Midland Trail over Johnsons Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Midland Trail over Johnsons Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.