US Bridges

New River RD./624 over Morgan Spring Branch

Good

Pulaski County, Virginia · 0.00-RTE798; 0.16-RTE676 · Structure no. 000000000014555

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
578
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

New River RD./624 over Morgan Spring Branch is a concrete slab carrying New River RD./624 over Morgan Spring Branch in Pulaski County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, 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 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 578 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 644 by 2045. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNew River RD./624
CrossesMorgan Spring Branch
Location0.00-RTE798; 0.16-RTE676
RouteCounty Highway 624
Coordinates37.13561, -80.59074
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic578 (2022)
Projected traffic644 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$120.6 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was New River RD./624 over Morgan Spring Branch built?

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

What condition is New River RD./624 over Morgan Spring Branch 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does New River RD./624 over Morgan Spring Branch carry?

About 578 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is New River RD./624 over Morgan Spring Branch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns New River RD./624 over Morgan Spring Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.