US Bridges

Studley Road over Totopotomoy Creek

FairPosted for load

Hanover County, Virginia · 0.10 to 628 & 0.80 to 604 · Structure no. 000000000009476

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,279
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Studley Road over Totopotomoy Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Studley Road over Totopotomoy Creek in Hanover County, Virginia. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,279 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,327 by 2042. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesStudley Road
CrossesTotopotomoy Creek
Location0.10 to 628 & 0.80 to 604
RouteCounty Highway 606
CountyHanover County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.6627, -77.25769
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,279 (2022)
Projected traffic3,327 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$336 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Studley Road over Totopotomoy Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Studley Road over Totopotomoy Creek 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 Studley Road over Totopotomoy Creek carry?

About 2,279 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Studley Road over Totopotomoy Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Studley Road over Totopotomoy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.