US Bridges

Hales Point Rd. over Morattico Creek

Good

Richmond County, Virginia · 0.3M RTE610 & 0.7M RTE648 · Structure no. 000000000014806

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
185
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hales Point Rd. over Morattico Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Hales Point Rd. over Morattico Creek in Richmond County, Virginia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 185 vehicles a day, projected to reach 215 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesHales Point Rd.
CrossesMorattico Creek
Location0.3M RTE610 & 0.7M RTE648
RouteCounty Highway 647
Coordinates37.81943, -76.65334
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic185 (2022)
Projected traffic215 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Hales Point Rd. over Morattico Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hales Point Rd. over Morattico 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Hales Point Rd. over Morattico Creek carry?

About 185 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Hales Point Rd. over Morattico Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Hales Point Rd. over Morattico Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.