US Bridges

Mcghee Rd/Rte 742 over Pores Branch

Good

Carroll County, Virginia · 0.55-RTE796; 0.10-RTE741 · Structure no. 000000000004750

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
61
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcghee Rd/Rte 742 over Pores Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Mcghee Rd/Rte 742 over Pores Branch in Carroll County, Virginia. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 61 vehicles a day, projected to reach 63 by 2045. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesMcghee Rd/Rte 742
CrossesPores Branch
Location0.55-RTE796; 0.10-RTE741
RouteCounty Highway 742
CountyCarroll County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.80846, -80.89128
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic61 (2019)
Projected traffic63 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Mcghee Rd/Rte 742 over Pores Branch built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mcghee Rd/Rte 742 over Pores Branch 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Mcghee Rd/Rte 742 over Pores Branch carry?

About 61 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Mcghee Rd/Rte 742 over Pores Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Mcghee Rd/Rte 742 over Pores Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.