US Bridges

Jolliff Road over Baileys Creek

Good

Chesapeake city, Virginia · .2 MI to Portsmouth Blvd · Structure no. 000000000030269

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,930
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jolliff Road over Baileys Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Jolliff Road over Baileys Creek in Chesapeake city, Virginia. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 3,930 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,738 by 2045. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 56 ft wide.

CarriesJolliff Road
CrossesBaileys Creek
Location.2 MI to Portsmouth Blvd
RouteState Highway 191
Coordinates36.81453, -76.44164
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,930 (2022)
Projected traffic5,738 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Jolliff Road over Baileys Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jolliff Road over Baileys Creek 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 Jolliff Road over Baileys Creek carry?

About 3,930 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Jolliff Road over Baileys Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Jolliff Road over Baileys Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.