US Bridges

Little Creek Road over RTE 168_(TIDEWATER Dr.)

GoodPosted for load

Norfolk city, Virginia · 0.77 to 64 /0.70 to 194 · Structure no. 000000000020934

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,558
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Little Creek Road over RTE 168_(TIDEWATER Dr.) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Little Creek Road over RTE 168_(TIDEWATER Dr.) in Norfolk city, Virginia. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 66 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 21,558 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24,037 by 2042. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 96 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesLittle Creek Road
CrossesRTE 168_(TIDEWATER Dr.)
Location0.77 to 64 /0.70 to 194
RouteState Highway 165
CountyNorfolk city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.91617, -76.25416
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.8 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.3 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,558 (2022)
Projected traffic24,037 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$105 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Little Creek Road over RTE 168_(TIDEWATER Dr.) built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Little Creek Road over RTE 168_(TIDEWATER Dr.) 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Little Creek Road over RTE 168_(TIDEWATER Dr.) carry?

About 21,558 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Little Creek Road over RTE 168_(TIDEWATER Dr.)?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns Little Creek Road over RTE 168_(TIDEWATER Dr.)?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.