US Bridges

Johns Creek RD/632 over Johns Creek

Good

Craig County, Virginia · 0.70-RTE658;0.65-RTE633 · Structure no. 000000000025068

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
89
2020 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 1997, so it is 28 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 89 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2042. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesJohns Creek RD/632
CrossesJohns Creek
Location0.70-RTE658;0.65-RTE633
RouteCounty Highway 632
CountyCraig County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.41054, -80.39799
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic89 (2020)
Projected traffic100 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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$362 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Johns Creek RD/632 over Johns Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Johns Creek RD/632 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 January 2024.

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

About 89 vehicles per day (2020 count).

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

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Johns Creek RD/632 over Johns Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.