US Bridges

Hickory Hill Road over Br South Anna River

Fair

Hanover County, Virginia · 1.10 to 793 & 0.20 to 738 · Structure no. 000000000024967

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
93
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hickory Hill Road over Br South Anna River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hickory Hill Road over Br South Anna River in Hanover County, Virginia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 93 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 104 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesHickory Hill Road
CrossesBr South Anna River
Location1.10 to 793 & 0.20 to 738
RouteCounty Highway 646
CountyHanover County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.79009, -77.43417
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic93 (2022)
Projected traffic104 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$210 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hickory Hill Road over Br South Anna River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hickory Hill Road over Br South Anna 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Hickory Hill Road over Br South Anna River carry?

About 93 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Hickory Hill Road over Br South Anna River?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Hickory Hill Road over Br South Anna River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.