US Bridges

Wilderness Road over Unnamed Creek

Good

Portsmouth city, Virginia · Nsa NW Annex Chesapeake · Structure no. 1VA0174

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2016 count
Owner
Federal
Navy / Marines

About this bridge

Wilderness Road over Unnamed Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Wilderness Road over Unnamed Creek in Portsmouth city, Virginia. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 12 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 40 ft wide.

CarriesWilderness Road
CrossesUnnamed Creek
LocationNsa NW Annex Chesapeake
Coordinates36.57298, -76.25849
Functional classRural 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2016)
Projected traffic12 by 2042
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNavy / Marines
Maintained byNavy / Marines
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$19,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wilderness Road over Unnamed Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wilderness Road over Unnamed 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Wilderness Road over Unnamed Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is Wilderness Road over Unnamed Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Wilderness Road over Unnamed Creek?

It is owned by the Navy / Marines.