US Bridges

Mt. Zion RD./655 over Toms Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Virginia · 0.10-RTE781;0.50-RTE725 · Structure no. 000000000012281

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
104 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
536
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mt. Zion RD./655 over Toms Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Mt. Zion RD./655 over Toms Creek in Montgomery County, Virginia. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 6 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 2045. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMt. Zion RD./655
CrossesToms Creek
Location0.10-RTE781;0.50-RTE725
RouteCounty Highway 655
CountyMontgomery County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.22739, -80.53146
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic536 (2022)
Projected traffic598 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$130 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mt. Zion RD./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 July 2023.

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

About 536 vehicles per day (2022 count).

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

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.