US Bridges

Willis Gap Rd. 677 over East Fork Johnson Creek

FairPosted for load

Patrick County, Virginia · 00.00 Rt 734;00.50 Rt 771 · Structure no. 000000000013342

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
648
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Willis Gap Rd. 677 over East Fork Johnson Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Willis Gap Rd. 677 over East Fork Johnson Creek in Patrick County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 648 vehicles a day, projected to reach 946 by 2045. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWillis Gap Rd. 677
CrossesEast Fork Johnson Creek
Location00.00 Rt 734;00.50 Rt 771
RouteCounty Highway 677
CountyPatrick County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.62774, -80.58127
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 statusPosted for load 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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic648 (2022)
Projected traffic946 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 Willis Gap Rd. 677 over East Fork Johnson Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Willis Gap Rd. 677 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Willis Gap Rd. 677 over East Fork Johnson Creek carry?

About 648 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Willis Gap Rd. 677 over East Fork Johnson Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Willis Gap Rd. 677 over East Fork Johnson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.