US Bridges

Ahart Ridge RD 676 over East Fork Johnson Creek

Fair

Patrick County, Virginia · 0.10 Rt 673; 2.30 Rt 675 · Structure no. 000000000013340

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
103
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ahart Ridge RD 676 over East Fork Johnson Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ahart Ridge RD 676 over East Fork Johnson Creek in Patrick County, Virginia. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 103 vehicles a day, projected to reach 119 by 2045. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesAhart Ridge RD 676
CrossesEast Fork Johnson Creek
Location0.10 Rt 673; 2.30 Rt 675
RouteCounty Highway 676
CountyPatrick County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.60798, -80.60474
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic103 (2014)
Projected traffic119 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ahart Ridge RD 676 over East Fork Johnson Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ahart Ridge RD 676 over East Fork 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Ahart Ridge RD 676 over East Fork Johnson Creek carry?

About 103 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Ahart Ridge RD 676 over East Fork Johnson Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Ahart Ridge RD 676 over East Fork Johnson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.