US Bridges

Campbell Road over Lucas Creek

Fair

Newport News city, Virginia · 0.03BLAND BVD/00.25 to 60 · Structure no. 000000000020669

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,550
1988 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Campbell Road over Lucas Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Campbell Road over Lucas Creek in Newport News city, Virginia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 3,550 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCampbell Road
CrossesLucas Creek
Location0.03BLAND BVD/00.25 to 60
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNewport News city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.12169, -76.52327
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 rating44.8 US tons
Inventory rating26.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,550 (1988)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Campbell Road over Lucas Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Campbell Road over Lucas 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Campbell Road over Lucas Creek carry?

About 3,550 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Campbell Road over Lucas Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Campbell Road over Lucas Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.