US Bridges

Camp Pond Rd. over Somerton Creek

Fair

Suffolk city, Virginia · 0.70TONC LINE/1.10 to 667 · Structure no. 000000000022161

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
96 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
171
2002 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Camp Pond Rd. over Somerton Creek is a concrete slab carrying Camp Pond Rd. over Somerton Creek in Suffolk city, Virginia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 171 vehicles a day, projected to reach 208 by 2042. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCamp Pond Rd.
CrossesSomerton Creek
Location0.70TONC LINE/1.10 to 667
RouteCity Street 745
Coordinates36.55633, -76.86127
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.2 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic171 (2002)
Projected traffic208 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Camp Pond Rd. over Somerton Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Camp Pond Rd. over Somerton Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Camp Pond Rd. over Somerton Creek carry?

About 171 vehicles per day (2002 count).

How long is Camp Pond Rd. over Somerton Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Camp Pond Rd. over Somerton Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.