US Bridges

Morris Hill Road over Dry Branch

Fair

Alleghany County, Virginia · 2.52 to 666 & 2.28 to 641 · Structure no. 000000000001067

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
201
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morris Hill Road over Dry Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Morris Hill Road over Dry Branch in Alleghany 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.

It carries about 201 vehicles a day, projected to reach 226 by 2045. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesMorris Hill Road
CrossesDry Branch
Location2.52 to 666 & 2.28 to 641
RouteCounty Highway 600
CountyAlleghany County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.89152, -80.00412
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 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 traffic201 (2020)
Projected traffic226 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$32 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Morris Hill Road over Dry Branch built?

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

What condition is Morris Hill Road over Dry Branch 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Morris Hill Road over Dry Branch carry?

About 201 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Morris Hill Road over Dry Branch?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Morris Hill Road over Dry Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.