US Bridges

Potters Road over London Bridge Creek

Fair

Virginia Beach city, Virginia · 0.05LYNN RD /0.06S Gr Nk · Structure no. 000000000022186

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
198 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,413
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Potters Road over London Bridge Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Potters Road over London Bridge Creek in Virginia Beach city, Virginia. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 5,413 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,035 by 2045. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPotters Road
CrossesLondon Bridge Creek
Location0.05LYNN RD /0.06S Gr Nk
RouteCity Street 0
CountyVirginia Beach city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.83508, -76.06084
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating85.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length198 ft (60.4 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.8 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,413 (2022)
Projected traffic6,035 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$123.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Potters Road over London Bridge Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Potters Road over London Bridge 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Potters Road over London Bridge Creek carry?

About 5,413 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Potters Road over London Bridge Creek?

The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Potters Road over London Bridge Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.