US Bridges

Morgan RD over Sleepy Creek

Good

Frederick County, Virginia · 0.33 to 522 - 0.29 to Wva · Structure no. 000000000008288

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
36
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morgan RD over Sleepy Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Morgan RD over Sleepy Creek in Frederick County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2021, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 36 vehicles a day, projected to reach 54 by 2045. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesMorgan RD
CrossesSleepy Creek
Location0.33 to 522 - 0.29 to Wva
RouteCounty Highway 697
CountyFrederick County
StateVirginia
Coordinates39.43518, -78.30495
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating50.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36 (2020)
Projected traffic54 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Morgan RD over Sleepy Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is Morgan RD over Sleepy 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Morgan RD over Sleepy Creek carry?

About 36 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Morgan RD over Sleepy Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Morgan RD over Sleepy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.