US Bridges

OLDSCHOLHOUSERD675 over Johnson Creek

Good

Patrick County, Virginia · 00.30 Rt 677;00.60 Rt 676 · Structure no. 000000000013339

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
314
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

OLDSCHOLHOUSERD675 over Johnson Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying OLDSCHOLHOUSERD675 over Johnson Creek in Patrick County, Virginia. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 314 vehicles a day, projected to reach 358 by 2045. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesOLDSCHOLHOUSERD675
CrossesJohnson Creek
Location00.30 Rt 677;00.60 Rt 676
RouteCounty Highway 675
Coordinates36.62648, -80.58815
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic314 (2017)
Projected traffic358 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 OLDSCHOLHOUSERD675 over Johnson Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is OLDSCHOLHOUSERD675 over Johnson 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does OLDSCHOLHOUSERD675 over Johnson Creek carry?

About 314 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is OLDSCHOLHOUSERD675 over Johnson Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns OLDSCHOLHOUSERD675 over Johnson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.