US Bridges

Rte. 122 over RT.122 over Johns Creek

Fair

Bedford County, Virginia · 0.87 RT.460;0.91 Rt. 221 · Structure no. 000000000024352

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,448
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rte. 122 over RT.122 over Johns Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rte. 122 over RT.122 over Johns Creek in Bedford County, Virginia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 10,448 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,254 by 2045. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRte. 122
CrossesRT.122 over Johns Creek
Location0.87 RT.460;0.91 Rt. 221
RouteState Highway 122
CountyBedford County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.33723, -79.49642
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,448 (2022)
Projected traffic15,254 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Rte. 122 over RT.122 over Johns Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rte. 122 over RT.122 over Johns 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 Rte. 122 over RT.122 over Johns Creek carry?

About 10,448 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rte. 122 over RT.122 over Johns Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Rte. 122 over RT.122 over Johns Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.