US Bridges

Greenwood Church over South Anna River

Fair

Hanover County, Virginia · 0.50 FR 697 & 0.50 to 670 · Structure no. 000000000026633

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
177 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
953
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Greenwood Church over South Anna River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Greenwood Church over South Anna River in Hanover County, Virginia. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 6 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 953 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,391 by 2045. The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesGreenwood Church
CrossesSouth Anna River
Location0.50 FR 697 & 0.50 to 670
RouteCounty Highway 657
CountyHanover County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.78477, -77.58497
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating76.6 US tons
Inventory rating58.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length177 ft (53.9 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic953 (2022)
Projected traffic1,391 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Greenwood Church over South Anna River built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Greenwood Church over 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Greenwood Church over South Anna River carry?

About 953 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Greenwood Church over South Anna River?

The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Greenwood Church over South Anna River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.