King Street over SW Branch Back River
PoorHampton city, Virginia · 200 Feet North of Securit · Structure no. AFVAMUHJ00404
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old, rebuilt 1955
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 1,845 ft
- 41 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2016 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Air Force
About this bridge
King Street over SW Branch Back River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying King Street over SW Branch Back River in Hampton city, Virginia. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 91 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,200 by 2036. The structure is 1,845 ft (562.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was King Street over SW Branch Back River built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.
What condition is King Street over SW Branch Back River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does King Street over SW Branch Back River carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2016 count).
How long is King Street over SW Branch Back River?
The structure is 1,845 ft (562.4 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns King Street over SW Branch Back River?
It is owned by the Air Force.