US Bridges

Teman Road over Little River

FairPosted for load

Hanover County, Virginia · 1.05 to 671 & 0.9 to 658 · Structure no. 000000000009588

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
185 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,045
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Teman Road over Little River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Teman Road over Little River in Hanover County, Virginia. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 1,045 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,165 by 2045. The structure is 185 ft (56.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesTeman Road
CrossesLittle River
Location1.05 to 671 & 0.9 to 658
RouteCounty Highway 738
Coordinates37.89084, -77.62282
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating19.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length185 ft (56.5 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,045 (2022)
Projected traffic1,165 by 2045
Trucks1%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$115 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Teman Road over Little River built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Teman 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Teman Road over Little River carry?

About 1,045 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Teman Road over Little River?

The structure is 185 ft (56.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Teman Road over Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.