US Bridges

Johns Creek RD 632 over Dicks Creek

Fair

Craig County, Virginia · 0.80-RT658W; 0.00-RT658E · Structure no. 000000000005541

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
190
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Johns Creek RD 632 over Dicks Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Johns Creek RD 632 over Dicks Creek in Craig County, Virginia. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 85 years old, older 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 190 vehicles a day, projected to reach 214 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesJohns Creek RD 632
CrossesDicks Creek
Location0.80-RT658W; 0.00-RT658E
RouteCounty Highway 632
CountyCraig County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.42366, -80.38199
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2020)
Projected traffic214 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$128.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Johns Creek RD 632 over Dicks Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Johns Creek RD 632 over Dicks 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Johns Creek RD 632 over Dicks Creek carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Johns Creek RD 632 over Dicks Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Johns Creek RD 632 over Dicks Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.