US Bridges

Nbl Lynnhaven Pkwy over London Bridge Creek

Fair

Virginia Beach city, Virginia · 0.30POTTER RD2.60HOLLAD R · Structure no. 000000000022198

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,998
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nbl Lynnhaven Pkwy over London Bridge Creek is a concrete slab carrying Nbl Lynnhaven Pkwy over London Bridge Creek in Virginia Beach city, Virginia. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 51 years old, older 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 15,998 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17,715 by 2045. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNbl Lynnhaven Pkwy
CrossesLondon Bridge Creek
Location0.30POTTER RD2.60HOLLAD R
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.83189, -76.06727
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.1 US tons
Inventory rating64.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,998 (2022)
Projected traffic17,715 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Nbl Lynnhaven Pkwy over London Bridge Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is Nbl Lynnhaven Pkwy 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Nbl Lynnhaven Pkwy over London Bridge Creek carry?

About 15,998 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Nbl Lynnhaven Pkwy over London Bridge Creek?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Nbl Lynnhaven Pkwy over London Bridge Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.