US Bridges

Cross County Road over South Anna River

Fair

Louisa County, Virginia · .55 from 648 & .53 to 629 · Structure no. 000000000011449

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
244 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,191
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cross County Road over South Anna River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cross County Road over South Anna River in Louisa County, Virginia. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 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 4,191 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,529 by 2042. The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesCross County Road
CrossesSouth Anna River
Location.55 from 648 & .53 to 629
RouteU.S. Route 522
CountyLouisa County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.86237, -77.89851
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length244 ft (74.4 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,191 (2022)
Projected traffic5,529 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 Cross County Road over South Anna River built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cross County 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Cross County Road over South Anna River carry?

About 4,191 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cross County Road over South Anna River?

The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Cross County Road over South Anna River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.