US Bridges

Mt. Zion ROAD/655 over Toms Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Virginia · 0.60-RTE654; 0.00-RTE684 · Structure no. 000000000012280

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
536
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mt. Zion ROAD/655 over Toms Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mt. Zion ROAD/655 over Toms Creek in Montgomery County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 536 vehicles a day, projected to reach 598 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMt. Zion ROAD/655
CrossesToms Creek
Location0.60-RTE654; 0.00-RTE684
RouteCounty Highway 655
CountyMontgomery County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.23183, -80.50573
Functional classRural Major 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.
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 inspectionAugust 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic536 (2022)
Projected traffic598 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$151.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mt. Zion ROAD/655 over Toms Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mt. Zion ROAD/655 over Toms 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Mt. Zion ROAD/655 over Toms Creek carry?

About 536 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Mt. Zion ROAD/655 over Toms Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Mt. Zion ROAD/655 over Toms Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.