Mercury Blvd. over Hampton Creek
FairHampton city, Virginia · 0.69 to 278 /0.89 to 351 · Structure no. 000000000020383
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 383 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,391
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mercury Blvd. over Hampton Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Mercury Blvd. over Hampton Creek in Hampton city, Virginia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 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 14,391 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,012 by 2045. The structure is 383 ft (116.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mercury Blvd. over Hampton Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mercury Blvd. over Hampton 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Mercury Blvd. over Hampton Creek carry?
About 14,391 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Mercury Blvd. over Hampton Creek?
The structure is 383 ft (116.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Mercury Blvd. over Hampton Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.