US Bridges

Jim Morris Rd. over Massaponax Creek

Fair

Spotsylvania County, Virginia · 1.1M RTE2 & 0.4M RTE17 · Structure no. 000000000017996

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,981
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jim Morris Rd. over Massaponax Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Jim Morris Rd. over Massaponax Creek in Spotsylvania County, Virginia. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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.

It carries about 1,981 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,892 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesJim Morris Rd.
CrossesMassaponax Creek
Location1.1M RTE2 & 0.4M RTE17
RouteCounty Highway 609
CountySpotsylvania County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.22864, -77.42706
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 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 traffic1,981 (2022)
Projected traffic2,892 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jim Morris Rd. over Massaponax Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jim Morris Rd. over Massaponax 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 Jim Morris Rd. over Massaponax Creek carry?

About 1,981 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Jim Morris Rd. over Massaponax Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Jim Morris Rd. over Massaponax Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.