US Bridges

Bunch Walnuts Road over Northwest River

Fair

Chesapeake city, Virginia · 1.00BALLHK-R 1.10BUSKEY-R · Structure no. 000000000024704

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Arch - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,536
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bunch Walnuts Road over Northwest River is a wood or timber arch - thru carrying Bunch Walnuts Road over Northwest River in Chesapeake city, Virginia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 5 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 1,536 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,980 by 2045. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesBunch Walnuts Road
CrossesNorthwest River
Location1.00BALLHK-R 1.10BUSKEY-R
RouteCity Street 0
CountyChesapeake city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.60181, -76.27659
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,536 (2022)
Projected traffic1,980 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Bunch Walnuts Road over Northwest River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bunch Walnuts Road over Northwest River 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Bunch Walnuts Road over Northwest River carry?

About 1,536 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Bunch Walnuts Road over Northwest River?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Bunch Walnuts Road over Northwest River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.