US Bridges

Morris Church Road over Little Falling River

FairPosted for load

Campbell County, Virginia · 1.27-RT.730/1.60-RT.615 · Structure no. 000000000004250

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
341
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morris Church Road over Little Falling River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Morris Church Road over Little Falling River in Campbell 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 5 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 341 vehicles a day, projected to reach 498 by 2045. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesMorris Church Road
CrossesLittle Falling River
Location1.27-RT.730/1.60-RT.615
RouteCounty Highway 646
CountyCampbell County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.17633, -78.89721
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating22 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic341 (2022)
Projected traffic498 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$495 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Morris Church Road over Little Falling River built?

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

What condition is Morris Church Road over Little Falling 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Morris Church Road over Little Falling River carry?

About 341 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Morris Church Road over Little Falling River?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Morris Church Road over Little Falling River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.