US Bridges

RT311/PAINTBANK RD over Johns Creek

Good

Craig County, Virginia · 4.25-N N Csl; 15.12- W Va · Structure no. 000000000005472

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
186 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,667
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RT311/PAINTBANK RD over Johns Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RT311/PAINTBANK RD over Johns Creek in Craig County, Virginia. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 1,667 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,859 by 2042. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 80.2 mi (129 km).

Location

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CarriesRT311/PAINTBANK RD
CrossesJohns Creek
Location4.25-N N Csl; 15.12- W Va
RouteState Highway 311
CountyCraig County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.50711, -80.18292
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length186 ft (56.7 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,667 (2022)
Projected traffic1,859 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed80.2 mi (129 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$883.3 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RT311/PAINTBANK RD over Johns Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is RT311/PAINTBANK RD over Johns 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does RT311/PAINTBANK RD over Johns Creek carry?

About 1,667 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is RT311/PAINTBANK RD over Johns Creek?

The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns RT311/PAINTBANK RD over Johns Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.