US Bridges

Military Highway over Branch of Broad Creek

Good

Norfolk city, Virginia · 1.07 MI FR RTE 58 · Structure no. 000000000030840

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35,236
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Military Highway over Branch of Broad Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Military Highway over Branch of Broad Creek in Norfolk city, Virginia. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 35,236 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,116 by 2045. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 140 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMilitary Highway
CrossesBranch of Broad Creek
Location1.07 MI FR RTE 58
RouteU.S. Route 13
Coordinates36.87128, -76.211
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.3 US tons
Inventory rating64.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width140 ft (42.7 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,236 (2022)
Projected traffic44,116 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Military Highway over Branch of Broad Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Military Highway over Branch of Broad 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Military Highway over Branch of Broad Creek carry?

About 35,236 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Military Highway over Branch of Broad Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 140 ft wide.

Who owns Military Highway over Branch of Broad Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.