US Bridges

Route 658 over Johns Creek

Fair

Craig County, Virginia · 3.65 Rt 662;0.05 Rt 632 · Structure no. 000000000005552

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
72 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
147
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 658 over Johns Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 658 over Johns Creek in Craig County, Virginia. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 83 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 147 vehicles a day, projected to reach 205 by 2045. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 658
CrossesJohns Creek
Location3.65 Rt 662;0.05 Rt 632
RouteCounty Highway 658
CountyCraig County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.41561, -80.38961
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic147 (2022)
Projected traffic205 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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$269.9 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 658 over Johns Creek built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Route 658 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Route 658 over Johns Creek carry?

About 147 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Route 658 over Johns Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Route 658 over Johns Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.