Big Bethel Road over Newmarket Creek
FairHampton city, Virginia · 0.90 to 258/ 0.20BRIARF R · Structure no. 000000000020293
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,312
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Big Bethel Road over Newmarket Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Big Bethel Road over Newmarket Creek in Hampton city, Virginia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 7,312 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,153 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Big Bethel Road over Newmarket Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Big Bethel Road over Newmarket 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Big Bethel Road over Newmarket Creek carry?
About 7,312 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Big Bethel Road over Newmarket Creek?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.
Who owns Big Bethel Road over Newmarket Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.