US Bridges

Taylorsville Road over Little River

Good

Hanover County, Virginia · .2 MI to 725&.5 MI FR 738 · Structure no. 000000000029221

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
184
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Taylorsville Road over Little River is a steel truss - thru carrying Taylorsville Road over Little River in Hanover County, Virginia. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 184 vehicles a day, projected to reach 228 by 2045. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTaylorsville Road
CrossesLittle River
Location.2 MI to 725&.5 MI FR 738
RouteCounty Highway 689
CountyHanover County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.82561, -77.45779
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.4 US tons
Inventory rating37.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic184 (2017)
Projected traffic228 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Taylorsville Road over Little River built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Taylorsville Road over Little River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Taylorsville Road over Little River carry?

About 184 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Taylorsville Road over Little River?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Taylorsville Road over Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.