US Bridges

Johns Creek RD 632 over Johns Creek

Good

Giles County, Virginia · 0.45-RT601; 0.13-END Main · Structure no. 000000000008428

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Johns Creek RD 632 over Johns Creek is a concrete slab carrying Johns Creek RD 632 over Johns Creek in Giles County, Virginia. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 87 years old, older 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 14 vehicles a day, projected to reach 16 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesJohns Creek RD 632
CrossesJohns Creek
Location0.45-RT601; 0.13-END Main
RouteCounty Highway 632
Coordinates37.39204, -80.46098
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.3 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14 (2020)
Projected traffic16 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

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 May 2024.

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

About 14 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Johns Creek RD 632 over Johns Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Johns Creek RD 632 over Johns Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.