Worley Road over Tabb Creek
PoorPosted for loadHampton city, Virginia · 0.4 Miles West of Weyland · Structure no. AFVAMUHJ01045
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 1,138 ft
- 128 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2016 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Air Force
About this bridge
Worley Road over Tabb Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Worley Road over Tabb Creek in Hampton city, Virginia. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 85 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 150 vehicles a day, projected to reach 180 by 2036. The structure is 1,138 ft (346.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Worley Road over Tabb Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is Worley Road over Tabb Creek 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 Worley Road over Tabb Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2016 count).
How long is Worley Road over Tabb Creek?
The structure is 1,138 ft (346.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Worley Road over Tabb Creek?
It is owned by the Air Force.