US Bridges

Ferrell Parkway over Drainage Canal

Fair

Virginia Beach city, Virginia · 0.40IN Lak RD0.30PLEA Val · Structure no. 000000000022211

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35,268
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ferrell Parkway over Drainage Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Ferrell Parkway over Drainage Canal in Virginia Beach city, Virginia. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 49 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 35,268 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51,491 by 2045. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFerrell Parkway
CrossesDrainage Canal
Location0.40IN Lak RD0.30PLEA Val
RouteCity Street 0
CountyVirginia Beach city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.79543, -76.15551
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating23.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,268 (2022)
Projected traffic51,491 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 SystemYes

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 Ferrell Parkway over Drainage Canal built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Ferrell Parkway over Drainage Canal 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 2023.

How much traffic does Ferrell Parkway over Drainage Canal carry?

About 35,268 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Ferrell Parkway over Drainage Canal?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Ferrell Parkway over Drainage Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.