US Bridges

Lord Dunmore Drive over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Virginia Beach city, Virginia · 0.10 to 165 /0.20FAIRFIEL · Structure no. 000000000022206

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
75 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
6,155
1989 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lord Dunmore Drive over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Lord Dunmore Drive over Drainage Ditch in Virginia Beach city, Virginia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 6,155 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,000 by 2042. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 45 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesLord Dunmore Drive
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.10 to 165 /0.20FAIRFIEL
RouteCity Street 0
CountyVirginia Beach city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.82613, -76.16533
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,155 (1989)
Projected traffic9,000 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Lord Dunmore Drive over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lord Dunmore Drive over Drainage Ditch 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Lord Dunmore Drive over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 6,155 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Lord Dunmore Drive over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Lord Dunmore Drive over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.