US Bridges

Rte. 351 Pembr. Av over Hampton Creek

Fair

Hampton city, Virginia · 0.60 to 258 /0.80 to 134 · Structure no. 000000000026382

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
750 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
9,596
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rte. 351 Pembr. Av over Hampton Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rte. 351 Pembr. Av over Hampton Creek in Hampton city, Virginia. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 9,596 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,700 by 2045. The structure is 750 ft (228.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRte. 351 Pembr. Av
CrossesHampton Creek
Location0.60 to 258 /0.80 to 134
RouteState Highway 351
CountyHampton city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.03162, -76.33854
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length750 ft (228.6 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,596 (2022)
Projected traffic10,700 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Rte. 351 Pembr. Av over Hampton Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rte. 351 Pembr. Av 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 Rte. 351 Pembr. Av over Hampton Creek carry?

About 9,596 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rte. 351 Pembr. Av over Hampton Creek?

The structure is 750 ft (228.6 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Rte. 351 Pembr. Av over Hampton Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.