US Bridges

Johnson Station RD over Hunts Creek

Good

Buckingham County, Virginia · 0.53-RT.676 / 0.67-RT.794 · Structure no. 000000000004064

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Johnson Station RD over Hunts Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Johnson Station RD over Hunts Creek in Buckingham County, Virginia. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 61 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 300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 334 by 2045. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesJohnson Station RD
CrossesHunts Creek
Location0.53-RT.676 / 0.67-RT.794
RouteCounty Highway 622
CountyBuckingham County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.62166, -78.39838
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2022)
Projected traffic334 by 2045
Trucks0%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$495 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Johnson Station RD over Hunts Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Johnson Station RD over Hunts 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Johnson Station RD over Hunts Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Johnson Station RD over Hunts Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Johnson Station RD over Hunts Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.