J. Clyde Morris Bl over Lake Maury
FairNewport News city, Virginia · 0.96 to 60/0.15 to 17&143 · Structure no. 000000000020730
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 1975
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 28,658
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
J. Clyde Morris Bl over Lake Maury is a concrete culvert carrying J. Clyde Morris Bl over Lake Maury in Newport News city, Virginia. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 67 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 28,658 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,954 by 2045. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was J. Clyde Morris Bl over Lake Maury built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.
What condition is J. Clyde Morris Bl over Lake Maury 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does J. Clyde Morris Bl over Lake Maury carry?
About 28,658 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is J. Clyde Morris Bl over Lake Maury?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns J. Clyde Morris Bl over Lake Maury?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.