US Bridges

Mcghee RD./742 over Pores Branch

Good

Carroll County, Virginia · 0.95-RTE741; 0.05-RTE635 · Structure no. 000000000004751

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
27
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcghee RD./742 over Pores Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mcghee RD./742 over Pores Branch in Carroll County, Virginia. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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.

It carries about 27 vehicles a day, projected to reach 31 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMcghee RD./742
CrossesPores Branch
Location0.95-RTE741; 0.05-RTE635
RouteCounty Highway 742
CountyCarroll County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.81292, -80.90373
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating74 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.2 m)
Roadway width13 ft (3.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27 (2019)
Projected traffic31 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$12,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mcghee RD./742 over Pores Branch built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mcghee RD./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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Mcghee RD./742 over Pores Branch carry?

About 27 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Mcghee RD./742 over Pores Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Mcghee RD./742 over Pores Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.