US Bridges

Pinewood Road over Little Neck Creek

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Virginia Beach city, Virginia · 0.2 MI FR Willow DR · Structure no. 000000000030052

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
150 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,221
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pinewood Road over Little Neck Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Pinewood Road over Little Neck Creek in Virginia Beach city, Virginia. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,221 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2042. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesPinewood Road
CrossesLittle Neck Creek
Location0.2 MI FR Willow DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyVirginia Beach city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.85933, -75.98454
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,221 (2009)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Pinewood Road over Little Neck Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pinewood Road over Little Neck Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Pinewood Road over Little Neck Creek carry?

About 1,221 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pinewood Road over Little Neck Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Pinewood Road over Little Neck Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.