US Bridges

Johns Creek RD/632 over Johns Creek

Fair

Craig County, Virginia · 3.01 Rt 658; 4.35 Rt 635 · Structure no. 000000000005543

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
82 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
57
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Johns Creek RD/632 over Johns Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Johns Creek RD/632 over Johns Creek in Craig County, Virginia. It was built in 1940, 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 5 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 57 vehicles a day, projected to reach 65 by 2042. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesJohns Creek RD/632
CrossesJohns Creek
Location3.01 Rt 658; 4.35 Rt 635
RouteCounty Highway 632
CountyCraig County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.44317, -80.34033
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic57 (2018)
Projected traffic65 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Johns Creek RD/632 over Johns Creek built?

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

What condition is Johns Creek RD/632 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 2024.

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

About 57 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Johns Creek RD/632 over Johns Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Johns Creek RD/632 over Johns Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.