Indian Creek Road over Indian Creek
PoorPosted for loadChesapeake city, Virginia · 0.10CEDAR-RD/0.60GALLB-RD · Structure no. 000000000021799
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 50 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,424
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Indian Creek Road over Indian Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Indian Creek Road over Indian Creek in Chesapeake city, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 3,424 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,539 by 2045. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Indian Creek Road over Indian Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Indian Creek Road over Indian Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Indian Creek Road over Indian Creek carry?
About 3,424 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Indian Creek Road over Indian Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Indian Creek Road over Indian Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.