US Bridges

Ballahack Road over Lead Ditch

Good

Chesapeake city, Virginia · 1.90BUNCH WAL2.25BACKWD R · Structure no. 000000000025081

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,220
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ballahack Road over Lead Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Ballahack Road over Lead Ditch in Chesapeake city, Virginia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,220 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,360 by 2045. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBallahack Road
CrossesLead Ditch
Location1.90BUNCH WAL2.25BACKWD R
RouteCity Street 0
CountyChesapeake city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.5783, -76.25169
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,220 (2022)
Projected traffic1,360 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Ballahack Road over Lead Ditch built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ballahack Road over Lead Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Ballahack Road over Lead Ditch carry?

About 1,220 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Ballahack Road over Lead Ditch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Ballahack Road over Lead Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.