US Bridges

Okelly Drive over Chapel Swamp

Fair

Suffolk city, Virginia · 0.45 to 759_/ 0.70 to 661 · Structure no. 000000000022109

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
373
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Okelly Drive over Chapel Swamp is a steel culvert carrying Okelly Drive over Chapel Swamp in Suffolk city, Virginia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 5 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 373 vehicles a day, projected to reach 416 by 2045. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesOkelly Drive
CrossesChapel Swamp
Location0.45 to 759_/ 0.70 to 661
RouteCity Street 612
CountySuffolk city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.63149, -76.77676
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic373 (2022)
Projected traffic416 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Okelly Drive over Chapel Swamp built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Okelly Drive over Chapel 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Okelly Drive over Chapel Swamp carry?

About 373 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Okelly Drive over Chapel Swamp?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns Okelly Drive over Chapel Swamp?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.