US Bridges

Bob Morrison Blvd. over Susong Creek

Good

Bristol city, Virginia · 0.08 ST ST 0.40 Euclid Av · Structure no. 000000000019996

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,021
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bob Morrison Blvd. over Susong Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Bob Morrison Blvd. over Susong Creek in Bristol city, 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 3,021 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,368 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBob Morrison Blvd.
CrossesSusong Creek
Location0.08 ST ST 0.40 Euclid Av
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.59651, -82.19271
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,021 (2022)
Projected traffic3,368 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Bob Morrison Blvd. over Susong Creek built?

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

What condition is Bob Morrison Blvd. over Susong 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Bob Morrison Blvd. over Susong Creek carry?

About 3,021 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Bob Morrison Blvd. over Susong Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Bob Morrison Blvd. over Susong Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.