US Bridges

Genito Road over Appomattox River

PoorPosted for load

Amelia County, Virginia · Amelia & Powhatan Cnty LN · Structure no. 000000000013841

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
339 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,555
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Genito Road over Appomattox River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Genito Road over Appomattox River in Amelia County, Virginia. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 4,555 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,550 by 2045. The structure is 339 ft (103.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesGenito Road
CrossesAppomattox River
LocationAmelia & Powhatan Cnty LN
RouteCounty Highway 604
CountyAmelia County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.45629, -77.867
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating21.3 US tons
Inventory rating12.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length339 ft (103.3 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,555 (2022)
Projected traffic6,550 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$329.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Genito Road over Appomattox River built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Genito Road over Appomattox River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Genito Road over Appomattox River carry?

About 4,555 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Genito Road over Appomattox River?

The structure is 339 ft (103.3 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Genito Road over Appomattox River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.