US Bridges

Bellwood Road over Newmarket Creek

Good

Newport News city, Virginia · .36 FR 17/.56 to Todds LN · Structure no. 000000000030325

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bellwood Road over Newmarket Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Bellwood Road over Newmarket Creek in Newport News city, Virginia. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 50 ft wide.

CarriesBellwood Road
CrossesNewmarket Creek
Location.36 FR 17/.56 to Todds LN
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.03626, -76.44826
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2017)
Projected traffic80 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Bellwood Road over Newmarket Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bellwood Road over Newmarket Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Bellwood Road over Newmarket Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Bellwood Road over Newmarket Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Bellwood Road over Newmarket Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.