J. Clyde Morris Bl
Carrying J. Clyde Morris Bl over Brick Kiln Creek
0.00YORK CO /0.00NCL NPT, Newport News city, Virginia
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: J. Clyde Morris Bl
The J. Clyde Morris Bl bridge in Newport News city, Virginia carries J. Clyde Morris Bl over Brick Kiln Creek. It was built in 1932, making it 94 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1949, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 6.1 meters (20 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 32,480 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Virginia bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 19.0 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How J. Clyde Morris Bl compares
Live comparison across Virginia.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1932
- Last Reconstructed
- 1949
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 6.1 m (20 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 32,480 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000020678
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether J. Clyde Morris Bl is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare J. Clyde Morris Bl against other structures in Newport News city and across Virginia. Virginia bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for J. Clyde Morris Bl?
J. Clyde Morris Bl in Newport News city, Virginia on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is J. Clyde Morris Bl inspected?
J. Clyde Morris Bl's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 32,480 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. J. Clyde Morris Bl is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for J. Clyde Morris Bl?
J. Clyde Morris Bl has an NBI inventory load rating of 19.0 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining J. Clyde Morris Bl?
J. Clyde Morris Bl is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is J. Clyde Morris Bl and does age affect safety?
J. Clyde Morris Bl was built in 1932, making it 94 years old and last reconstructed in 1949.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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