US Bridges

Johnson Mill Road over Stinking River

FairPosted for load

Pittsylvania County, Virginia · 0.50 to 40 - 0.20 to 627 · Structure no. 000000000013615

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
113
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Johnson Mill Road over Stinking River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Johnson Mill Road over Stinking River in Pittsylvania 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 113 vehicles a day, projected to reach 128 by 2045. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesJohnson Mill Road
CrossesStinking River
Location0.50 to 40 - 0.20 to 627
RouteCounty Highway 683
CountyPittsylvania County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.93177, -79.20299
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic113 (2018)
Projected traffic128 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$407 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Johnson Mill Road over Stinking River built?

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

What condition is Johnson Mill Road over Stinking River 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 2024.

How much traffic does Johnson Mill Road over Stinking River carry?

About 113 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Johnson Mill Road over Stinking River?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Johnson Mill Road over Stinking River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.