US Bridges

Holland Road over Lake Kilby

Fair

Suffolk city, Virginia · 0.83MI.FR.INT.RTE:58 Bus. · Structure no. 000000000022032

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
33,625
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Holland Road over Lake Kilby is a concrete culvert carrying Holland Road over Lake Kilby in Suffolk 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 33,625 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,092 by 2045. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesHolland Road
CrossesLake Kilby
Location0.83MI.FR.INT.RTE:58 Bus.
RouteU.S. Route 58
CountySuffolk city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.72093, -76.64509
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating23.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.7 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 traffic33,625 (2022)
Projected traffic44,092 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$75 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Holland Road over Lake Kilby built?

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

What condition is Holland Road over Lake Kilby 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 Holland Road over Lake Kilby carry?

About 33,625 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Holland Road over Lake Kilby?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Holland Road over Lake Kilby?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.