US Bridges

Morton Road over Hills Creek

Good

Charlotte County, Virginia · 0.80 to 654 - 0.70 to 604 · Structure no. 000000000028645

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
171
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morton Road over Hills Creek is a concrete frame carrying Morton Road over Hills Creek in Charlotte County, Virginia. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 171 vehicles a day, projected to reach 253 by 2045. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesMorton Road
CrossesHills Creek
Location0.80 to 654 - 0.70 to 604
RouteCounty Highway 651
Coordinates37.09923, -78.5501
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.
Channel and channel protection7 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic171 (2021)
Projected traffic253 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Morton Road over Hills Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Morton Road over Hills Creek 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 Morton Road over Hills Creek carry?

About 171 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Morton Road over Hills Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Morton Road over Hills Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.