US Bridges

Court House Road over South Anna River

Fair

Louisa County, Virginia · .33 from 642 & .22 to 737 · Structure no. 000000000011434

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
182 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,342
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Court House Road over South Anna River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Court House Road over South Anna River in Louisa County, Virginia. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 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 7,342 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,719 by 2045. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesCourt House Road
CrossesSouth Anna River
Location.33 from 642 & .22 to 737
RouteState Highway 208
CountyLouisa County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.98037, -78.04824
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,342 (2022)
Projected traffic10,719 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Court House Road over South Anna River built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Court House Road 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Court House Road over South Anna River carry?

About 7,342 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Court House Road over South Anna River?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Court House Road over South Anna River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.