US Bridges

Bow Creek Blvd. over Drainage Canal

Fair

Virginia Beach city, Virginia · 0.05TO PLANST/0.05TONG D · Structure no. 000000000028049

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,708
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bow Creek Blvd. over Drainage Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Bow Creek Blvd. over Drainage Canal in Virginia Beach city, Virginia. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 5,708 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,364 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesBow Creek Blvd.
CrossesDrainage Canal
Location0.05TO PLANST/0.05TONG D
RouteCity Street 0
CountyVirginia Beach city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.81673, -76.08587
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,708 (2022)
Projected traffic6,364 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Bow Creek Blvd. over Drainage Canal built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bow Creek Blvd. 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Bow Creek Blvd. over Drainage Canal carry?

About 5,708 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Bow Creek Blvd. over Drainage Canal?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Bow Creek Blvd. over Drainage Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.