US Bridges

Station House RD over Branch Drum Point Creek

Fair

Chesapeake city, Virginia · 0.50 MI.FR.INT.RTE.663 · Structure no. 000000000023038

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
1993 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Station House RD over Branch Drum Point Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Station House RD over Branch Drum Point Creek in Chesapeake city, Virginia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 250 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesStation House RD
CrossesBranch Drum Point Creek
Location0.50 MI.FR.INT.RTE.663
RouteCity Street 0
CountyChesapeake city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.84566, -76.43155
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1993)
Projected traffic250 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Station House RD over Branch Drum Point Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Station House RD over Branch Drum Point 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Station House RD over Branch Drum Point Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1993 count).

How long is Station House RD over Branch Drum Point Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Station House RD over Branch Drum Point Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.