US Bridges

Kimball Terrace over Ohio Creek

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Norfolk city, Virginia · 0.21 from Rt. 166 · Structure no. 000000000031819

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,769
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kimball Terrace over Ohio Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Kimball Terrace over Ohio Creek in Norfolk city, Virginia. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,769 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,785 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKimball Terrace
CrossesOhio Creek
Location0.21 from Rt. 166
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNorfolk city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.84316, -76.26302
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating62.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,769 (2022)
Projected traffic3,785 by 2040
Trucks1%
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 Kimball Terrace over Ohio Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kimball Terrace over Ohio 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 2023.

How much traffic does Kimball Terrace over Ohio Creek carry?

About 3,769 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Kimball Terrace over Ohio Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns Kimball Terrace over Ohio Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.