US Bridges

Morehead Road /760 over Wolf Creek

FairPosted for load

Giles County, Virginia · 0.00-END MAINT;0.00-RTE61 · Structure no. 000000000008512

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
98 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
5
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morehead Road /760 over Wolf Creek is a concrete slab carrying Morehead Road /760 over Wolf Creek in Giles County, Virginia. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6 by 2045. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 11 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

Location

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CarriesMorehead Road /760
CrossesWolf Creek
Location0.00-END MAINT;0.00-RTE61
RouteCounty Highway 760
CountyGiles County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.26407, -80.97538
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating10 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadUnknown
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width11 ft (3.4 m)
Roadway width10 ft (3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2014)
Projected traffic6 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$238.7 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Morehead Road /760 over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is Morehead Road /760 over Wolf 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Morehead Road /760 over Wolf Creek carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Morehead Road /760 over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 11 ft wide.

Who owns Morehead Road /760 over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.