US Bridges

Hrcp over Billy Woods Canal

Fair

Hampton city, Virginia · 0.3 MI FR Big Bethel Road · Structure no. 000000000020302

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
36,129
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hrcp over Billy Woods Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Hrcp over Billy Woods Canal in Hampton city, Virginia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 36,129 vehicles a day, projected to reach 49,065 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHrcp
CrossesBilly Woods Canal
Location0.3 MI FR Big Bethel Road
RouteCity Street 7026
CountyHampton city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.05921, -76.42247
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,129 (2022)
Projected traffic49,065 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Hrcp over Billy Woods Canal built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hrcp over Billy Woods Canal 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Hrcp over Billy Woods Canal carry?

About 36,129 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Hrcp over Billy Woods Canal?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Hrcp over Billy Woods Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.