US Bridges

Morgan Ford RD 622 over Smith River

FairPosted for load

Henry County, Virginia · 1.45 Rt 610; 1.90 Rt 632 · Structure no. 000000000010112

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
396 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
269
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morgan Ford RD 622 over Smith River is a steel truss - thru carrying Morgan Ford RD 622 over Smith River in Henry County, Virginia. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 269 vehicles a day, projected to reach 300 by 2045. The structure is 396 ft (120.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesMorgan Ford RD 622
CrossesSmith River
Location1.45 Rt 610; 1.90 Rt 632
RouteCounty Highway 622
CountyHenry County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.55896, -79.74645
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length396 ft (120.7 m)
Longest span138 ft (42 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck13 ft (3.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic269 (2022)
Projected traffic300 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$158.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Morgan Ford RD 622 over Smith River built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Morgan Ford RD 622 over Smith River 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Morgan Ford RD 622 over Smith River carry?

About 269 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Morgan Ford RD 622 over Smith River?

The structure is 396 ft (120.7 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Morgan Ford RD 622 over Smith River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.