US Bridges

W. Morgan Ave. over CSX Trans & Cane Creek

Good

Lee County, Virginia · 0.08-RT 721; 0.32-RT 643 · Structure no. 000000000010709

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
544 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
8,497
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. Morgan Ave. over CSX Trans & Cane Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W. Morgan Ave. over CSX Trans & Cane Creek in Lee County, Virginia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 8,497 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,348 by 2042. The structure is 544 ft (165.9 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesW. Morgan Ave.
CrossesCSX Trans & Cane Creek
Location0.08-RT 721; 0.32-RT 643
RouteU.S. Route 58
CountyLee County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.74767, -83.04932
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length544 ft (165.9 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,497 (2022)
Projected traffic10,348 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was W. Morgan Ave. over CSX Trans & Cane Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is W. Morgan Ave. over CSX Trans & Cane 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does W. Morgan Ave. over CSX Trans & Cane Creek carry?

About 8,497 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is W. Morgan Ave. over CSX Trans & Cane Creek?

The structure is 544 ft (165.9 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns W. Morgan Ave. over CSX Trans & Cane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.