US Bridges

Morgans Mill RD775 over NS Railway

GoodPosted for load

Bedford County, Virginia · 3.15 Rt 24; 0.37 Rt 757 · Structure no. 000000000002897

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
80 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
439
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morgans Mill RD775 over NS Railway is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Morgans Mill RD775 over NS Railway in Bedford County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2017, 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 439 vehicles a day, projected to reach 496 by 2045. The structure is 80 ft (24.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesMorgans Mill RD775
CrossesNS Railway
Location3.15 Rt 24; 0.37 Rt 757
RouteCounty Highway 755
Coordinates37.22859, -79.75492
Functional classRural Local

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.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length80 ft (24.5 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic439 (2019)
Projected traffic496 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$284.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Morgans Mill RD775 over NS Railway built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Morgans Mill RD775 over NS Railway 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Morgans Mill RD775 over NS Railway carry?

About 439 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Morgans Mill RD775 over NS Railway?

The structure is 80 ft (24.5 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Morgans Mill RD775 over NS Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.