US Bridges

Lilly Pond Rd. over Exol Swamp

FairPosted for load

King and Queen County, Virginia · 1.1M RTE630-1.7M RTE617 · Structure no. 000000000010606

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lilly Pond Rd. over Exol Swamp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lilly Pond Rd. over Exol Swamp in King and Queen County, Virginia. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 24 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2045. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesLilly Pond Rd.
CrossesExol Swamp
Location1.1M RTE630-1.7M RTE617
RouteCounty Highway 612
CountyKing and Queen County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.74428, -76.87609
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating34.3 US tons
Inventory rating20.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24 (2022)
Projected traffic35 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$13 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lilly Pond Rd. over Exol Swamp built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lilly Pond Rd. over Exol Swamp 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Lilly Pond Rd. over Exol Swamp carry?

About 24 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lilly Pond Rd. over Exol Swamp?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Lilly Pond Rd. over Exol Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.