US Bridges

J. Clyde Morris Bl over Brick Kiln Creek

Fair

Newport News city, Virginia · 0.00YORK CO /0.00NCL Npt · Structure no. 000000000020678

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1949
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
32,480
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

J. Clyde Morris Bl over Brick Kiln Creek is a concrete culvert carrying J. Clyde Morris Bl over Brick Kiln Creek in Newport News city, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1949, 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 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 32,480 vehicles a day, projected to reach 38,841 by 2042. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesJ. Clyde Morris Bl
CrossesBrick Kiln Creek
Location0.00YORK CO /0.00NCL Npt
RouteU.S. Route 17
Coordinates37.10071, -76.45832
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,480 (2022)
Projected traffic38,841 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 J. Clyde Morris Bl over Brick Kiln Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1949.

What condition is J. Clyde Morris Bl over Brick Kiln 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does J. Clyde Morris Bl over Brick Kiln Creek carry?

About 32,480 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is J. Clyde Morris Bl over Brick Kiln Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns J. Clyde Morris Bl over Brick Kiln Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.