US Bridges

Johson Br. Road over Dicks Creek

Fair

Tazewell County, Virginia · 0.07 Fr. 810; 0.00 to 641 · Structure no. 000000000018618

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
118
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Johson Br. Road over Dicks Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Johson Br. Road over Dicks Creek in Tazewell County, Virginia. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 118 vehicles a day, projected to reach 136 by 2045. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesJohson Br. Road
CrossesDicks Creek
Location0.07 Fr. 810; 0.00 to 641
RouteCounty Highway 643
CountyTazewell County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.1833, -81.61749
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic118 (2015)
Projected traffic136 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Johson Br. Road over Dicks Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Johson Br. Road over Dicks 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Johson Br. Road over Dicks Creek carry?

About 118 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Johson Br. Road over Dicks Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Johson Br. Road over Dicks Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.