US Bridges

Willcox Neck over Morris Creek

Fair

Charles City County, Virginia · 1.90 to 5 & 2.20 to 621 · Structure no. 000000000004817

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
747
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Willcox Neck over Morris Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Willcox Neck over Morris Creek in Charles City County, Virginia. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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.

It carries about 747 vehicles a day, projected to reach 874 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesWillcox Neck
CrossesMorris Creek
Location1.90 to 5 & 2.20 to 621
RouteCounty Highway 623
CountyCharles City County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.31839, -76.93578
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic747 (2011)
Projected traffic874 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 Willcox Neck over Morris Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Willcox Neck over Morris Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Willcox Neck over Morris Creek carry?

About 747 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Willcox Neck over Morris Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Willcox Neck over Morris Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.