US Bridges

Granby Street over Mason Creek

Good

Norfolk city, Virginia · 1.88 to 60 / 2.13 to 165 · Structure no. 000000000030075

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,713
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Granby Street over Mason Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Granby Street over Mason Creek in Norfolk city, Virginia. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 89 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.

It carries about 19,713 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,329 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesGranby Street
CrossesMason Creek
Location1.88 to 60 / 2.13 to 165
RouteU.S. Route 460
Coordinates36.9314, -76.266
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,713 (2022)
Projected traffic27,329 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Granby Street over Mason Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Granby Street over Mason 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Granby Street over Mason Creek carry?

About 19,713 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Granby Street over Mason Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m).

Who owns Granby Street over Mason Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.