US Bridges

Sweeney Blvd over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Hampton city, Virginia · 0.1 Miles West of Nealy a · Structure no. AFVAMUHJ11111

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2016 count
Owner
Federal
Air Force

About this bridge

Sweeney Blvd over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Sweeney Blvd over Drainage Ditch in Hampton city, Virginia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 5 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 2,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,000 by 2036. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSweeney Blvd
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.1 Miles West of Nealy a
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountyHampton city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.07623, -76.35601
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span3 ft (0.9 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2016)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2036
Trucks—
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerAir Force
Maintained byAir Force
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$90,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sweeney Blvd over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sweeney Blvd over Drainage Ditch 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Sweeney Blvd over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Sweeney Blvd over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 3 ft (0.9 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Sweeney Blvd over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the Air Force.