US Bridges

Doswell Road over Little River

FairPosted for load

Hanover County, Virginia · 0.55 to 738 & 2.10 to 602 · Structure no. 000000000009567

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
69 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
428
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Doswell Road over Little River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Doswell Road over Little River in Hanover County, Virginia. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 5 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 428 vehicles a day, projected to reach 642 by 2045. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesDoswell Road
CrossesLittle River
Location0.55 to 738 & 2.10 to 602
RouteCounty Highway 688
CountyHanover County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.84573, -77.50606
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating26 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic428 (2020)
Projected traffic642 by 2045
Trucks0%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$262 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Doswell Road over Little River built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Doswell Road over Little River 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 Doswell Road over Little River carry?

About 428 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Doswell Road over Little River?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Doswell Road over Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.