US Bridges

Johnson CR RD/672 over Johnson Creek

FairPosted for load

Patrick County, Virginia · 0.75 Rt 804 ; 0.85 Rt 677 · Structure no. 000000000013336

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
246
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Johnson CR RD/672 over Johnson Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Johnson CR RD/672 over Johnson Creek in Patrick County, Virginia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 246 vehicles a day, projected to reach 395 by 2045. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesJohnson CR RD/672
CrossesJohnson Creek
Location0.75 Rt 804 ; 0.85 Rt 677
RouteCounty Highway 672
CountyPatrick County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.58623, -80.59533
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic246 (2014)
Projected traffic395 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$136.3 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Johnson CR RD/672 over Johnson Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Johnson CR RD/672 over Johnson 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Johnson CR RD/672 over Johnson Creek carry?

About 246 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Johnson CR RD/672 over Johnson Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Johnson CR RD/672 over Johnson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.