US Bridges

Wythe Creek Road over Brick Kiln Creek

Fair

Hampton city, Virginia · 0.00SCL POQUO0.00NCL Hamp · Structure no. 000000000020378

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,684
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wythe Creek Road over Brick Kiln Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Wythe Creek Road over Brick Kiln Creek in Hampton city, Virginia. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 6 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 12,684 vehicles a day, projected to reach 14,143 by 2042. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesWythe Creek Road
CrossesBrick Kiln Creek
Location0.00SCL POQUO0.00NCL Hamp
RouteState Highway 172
CountyHampton city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.10816, -76.39344
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating80.8 US tons
Inventory rating40.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,684 (2022)
Projected traffic14,143 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Wythe Creek Road over Brick Kiln Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wythe Creek Road over Brick Kiln 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Wythe Creek Road over Brick Kiln Creek carry?

About 12,684 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Wythe Creek Road over Brick Kiln Creek?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Wythe Creek Road over Brick Kiln Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.