US Bridges

Mt. Zion Rd/Rt 655 over Toms Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Virginia · 0.20-RT744; 0.10-RT652 · Structure no. 000000000012282

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
280
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mt. Zion Rd/Rt 655 over Toms Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Mt. Zion Rd/Rt 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 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 280 vehicles a day, projected to reach 312 by 2045. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 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/Rt 655
CrossesToms Creek
Location0.20-RT744; 0.10-RT652
RouteCounty Highway 655
CountyMontgomery County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.21206, -80.55155
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (2022)
Projected traffic312 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$10 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

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

What condition is Mt. Zion Rd/Rt 655 over Toms 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 August 2023.

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

About 280 vehicles per day (2022 count).

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

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Mt. Zion Rd/Rt 655 over Toms Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.