US Bridges

Spruce Avenue over Johnson Creek

Good

Chesterfield County, Virginia · 0.12 FR 10 & .21 Dead End · Structure no. 000000000023260

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
210
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spruce Avenue over Johnson Creek is a steel culvert carrying Spruce Avenue over Johnson Creek in Chesterfield County, Virginia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 210 vehicles a day, projected to reach 238 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

CarriesSpruce Avenue
CrossesJohnson Creek
Location0.12 FR 10 & .21 Dead End
RouteCounty Highway 724
Coordinates37.32886, -77.31763
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2018)
Projected traffic238 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 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 Spruce Avenue over Johnson Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spruce Avenue over Johnson 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Spruce Avenue over Johnson Creek carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Spruce Avenue over Johnson Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns Spruce Avenue over Johnson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.