US Bridges

Nawney Creek Road over Nawney Creek

Good

Virginia Beach city, Virginia · 0.10MILL LND/1.00CHAR Nk · Structure no. 000000000022171

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
52 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
384
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nawney Creek Road over Nawney Creek is a concrete slab carrying Nawney Creek Road over Nawney Creek in Virginia Beach city, Virginia. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 384 vehicles a day, projected to reach 409 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNawney Creek Road
CrossesNawney Creek
Location0.10MILL LND/1.00CHAR Nk
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.6498, -76.01664
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.1 US tons
Inventory rating50.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic384 (2022)
Projected traffic409 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Nawney Creek Road over Nawney Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nawney Creek Road over Nawney 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Nawney Creek Road over Nawney Creek carry?

About 384 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Nawney Creek Road over Nawney Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Nawney Creek Road over Nawney Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.