US Bridges

Gordonsville Road over South Anna River

Fair

Louisa County, Virginia · 0.16ALBEM CO/0.13 Orgn CO · Structure no. 000000000011440

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,743
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gordonsville Road over South Anna River is a concrete tee beam carrying Gordonsville Road over South Anna River in Louisa County, Virginia. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 87 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 5,743 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,987 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesGordonsville Road
CrossesSouth Anna River
Location0.16ALBEM CO/0.13 Orgn CO
RouteState Highway 231
CountyLouisa County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.13102, -78.20806
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 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 rating46 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,743 (2022)
Projected traffic5,987 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Gordonsville Road over South Anna River built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is Gordonsville 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Gordonsville Road over South Anna River carry?

About 5,743 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Gordonsville Road over South Anna River?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Gordonsville Road over South Anna River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.