US Bridges

Holy Neck Rd. over Chapel Swamp

Fair

Suffolk city, Virginia · 0.60 to 613_/ 0.20 to 759 · Structure no. 000000000022112

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
226
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Holy Neck Rd. over Chapel Swamp is a concrete culvert carrying Holy Neck Rd. over Chapel Swamp in Suffolk city, Virginia. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 226 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 246 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesHoly Neck Rd.
CrossesChapel Swamp
Location0.60 to 613_/ 0.20 to 759
RouteCity Street 616
CountySuffolk city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.61194, -76.78491
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 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
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.3 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 traffic226 (2022)
Projected traffic246 by 2042
Trucks1%
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

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 Holy Neck Rd. over Chapel Swamp built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Holy Neck Rd. 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Holy Neck Rd. over Chapel Swamp carry?

About 226 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Holy Neck Rd. over Chapel Swamp?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns Holy Neck Rd. over Chapel Swamp?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.