US Bridges

Johnsons Mill Road over Johnsons Mill

Good

Southampton County, Virginia · 0.90 Mi. to Int. Rte. 603 · Structure no. 000000000017822

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
676
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Johnsons Mill Road over Johnsons Mill is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Johnsons Mill Road over Johnsons Mill in Southampton County, Virginia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 676 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 747 by 2045. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesJohnsons Mill Road
CrossesJohnsons Mill
Location0.90 Mi. to Int. Rte. 603
RouteCounty Highway 641
CountySouthampton County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.79421, -76.97814
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating56.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic676 (2022)
Projected traffic747 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Johnsons Mill Road over Johnsons Mill built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Johnsons Mill Road over Johnsons Mill 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Johnsons Mill Road over Johnsons Mill carry?

About 676 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Johnsons Mill Road over Johnsons Mill?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Johnsons Mill Road over Johnsons Mill?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.